Lar g e F o r m a t P r i n t e r User Manual ENG
Contents Contents Introduction 1 How to use this manual.....................................................................................1 About This User Manual...............................................................................................................1 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing......................................................................................3 Printer Parts 7 Printer parts.........................................................................
Contents IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Expansion Board...................................................................................134 Printer Specifications.....................................................................................135 Specifications...........................................................................................................................135 Basic Environmental Performance...........................................................................................
Contents Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X).....................................................................209 Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9)......................................................................210 Handling sheets for paper feed slots............................................................. 211 Selecting the Sheet as the Paper Source................................................................................ 211 Loading the Sheet in the Printer.......
Contents Printing Photos and Images (Windows)...................................................................................297 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X).................................................................................299 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS 9)..................................................................................302 Printing Photos in Monochrome (Windows).............................................................................
Contents Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X).................................................................401 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS 9).................................................................403 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)..............................406 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X)............................
Contents Cutting Roll Paper After Printing...............................................................................................487 Printing from Photoshop...........................................................................................................488 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals.................................................................................489 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows)......................................................................
Contents Checking the Layout Before Printing (Mac OS X)....................................................................562 Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS X)......................................................................563 Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Mac OS X)..............................................................564 Main Pane (Mac OS X)............................................................................................................
Contents Network Setting (Windows)...........................................................................625 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings................................................................625 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type.........................................................................................627 Specifying NetWare Print Services...........................................................................................
Contents Cutter Unit......................................................................................................705 Cutter Unit................................................................................................................................705 Replacing the Cutter Unit.........................................................................................................705 Maintenance Cartridge..................................................................................
Contents The length of printed images is inaccurate...............................................................................746 Documents are printed in monochrome...................................................................................746 Printed colors are inaccurate....................................................................................................747 Image Edges are Blurred or White Banding Occurs................................................................
Contents Cannot feed paper....................................................................................................................774 Paper jam.................................................................................................................................774 Cannot cut paper......................................................................................................................775 Rel lever is in wrong position........................................................
Contents Other Messages............................................................................................787 GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number)....................................................................................787 Top cover is open.....................................................................................................................787 Carriage Cover is open............................................................................................................
How to use this manual Introduction How to use this manual About This User Manual • Symbols The following symbols are used in this User Manual to indicate safety information and explanations on restrictions or precautions in use. Important Indicates important information that must be followed when using the printer. Be sure to read this information to prevent printer damage or operating errors.
How to use this manual • Cross-reference Other pages or manuals that provide related information are indicated as follows in this User Manual. Cross-Reference in the Same User Manual Example: see “Turning the Printer On and Off”. (→P.19) Click the link to jump to the corresponding page. Cross-Reference in Related Manuals Example: See the Paper Reference Guide . Other Cross-Reference Example: See the printer driver help.
How to use this manual HTML Version of the Manual for Printing For your convenience when printing this manual, HTML versions of the sections in “Using the Printer” on the top page are available. All topics in a section are combined in one le for printing. This section describes how to print sections of the manual, using the content of Printing Procedure in Basic Printing Workow as an example. 1. On the top page, click Basic Printing Workow. 2.
How to use this manual 3. In the title area of Printing Procedure, click Access to the HTML for printing. An HTML version of the topics in Printing Procedure is displayed, suitable for printing.
How to use this manual 4. Access the printing dialog box as follows, depending on your computer’s operating system. • Windows In Windows, right-click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link. In the shortcut menu, click Print to display the Print dialog box. • Macintosh On a Macintosh computer, click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link while holding the Ctrl key. In the shortcut menu, click Print Frame to display the Print dialog box.
How to use this manual 5. Specify conditions as needed, and then click Print (Windows) or Print (Macintosh). • Windows • Macintosh Note • To print “Software” on the top page or individual topics that are displayed, follow steps 4 and 5.
Printer parts Printer Parts Printer parts Front a. Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead, load paper, and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer as needed. (→P.10) b. Cutter Groove Paper is cut (using the cutter or manually with scissors) over this groove. c. Ejection Guide Guides printed documents as they are ejected. Open this guide when loading a roll. d. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this slot. e. Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. f.
Printer parts l. Release Lever Releases the Paper Retainer. Lift this lever toward the front of the printer when loading paper. m.Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning. (Replace the cartridge when it becomes full.) n. Carrying handles When carrying the printer, have four people hold it by these handles under both sides. o. Maintenance Cartridge Cover Open this cover to replace the Maintenance Cartridge. p. Stand A stand that holds the printer.
Printer parts Back a. Carrying handles When carrying the printer, have four people hold it by these handles under both sides. b. Media Take-up Unit Power Inlet Connect the power cord of the optional Media Take-up Unit here. c. Expansion Board Slots Install an optional IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board, as desired. d. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. The lamp is lit if the Ethernet cable is connected correctly and communication is possible between the computer and printer. e.
Printer parts Top Cover (Inside) a. Top Cover Roller Prevents paper from rising when ejected. b. Paper Alignment Line Align paper with this line when loading it. c. Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (→P.11) d. Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. e. Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. f. Platen The Printhead moves across the platen to print. The Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place.
Printer parts Carriage a. Carriage Cover Protects the Carriage. b. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. c. Printhead L Equipped with ink nozzles. Printheads serve a key role in printing. d. Printhead R Equipped with ink nozzles. Printheads serve a key role in printing. e. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. f. Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. The cutter blade is retracted inside when not cutting. g.
Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side Note: The gure shows the printer as loaded with 700 ml (23.7 oz) Ink Tank. a. Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in each color. b. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and press down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. To open it, lift the stopper of the lever until it stops, and then push it down toward the front. To close it, push it down until it clicks into place. a.
Printer parts b. Ink Set An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer (→P.678) is labeled with a white letter “H” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an “H” is printed on the label. c. Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened. • On The Ink Tank is installed correctly. • Off No Ink Tank is installed, or the ink level detection function is disabled. • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left.
Printer parts Control Panel a. Online Button (Green) Switches the printer online and ofine. (→P.26) • On The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is switching modes. • Off The printer is ofine. b. Menu Button Displays the main menu of the printer. (→P.49) c. Data lamp (Green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the rmware.
Printer parts g. Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as the printer status and messages. h. Color Label This label indicates the Ink Tank color. The label corresponds to the ink level on the Display Screen. i. HDD lamp (Green) • On Indicates the printer is accessing the hard disk. • Off Indicates the printer is not accessing the hard disk. j. ◄ Button Menu mode: Press this button to display the menu one level higher. k. ▲ Button Ofine: Press this button to rewind rolls manually. (→P.
Printer parts Stand a. Stand L The left leg of the Stand. b. Stand R The right leg of the Stand. c. Top Stand Stay Supports Stand L and Stand R. Attach the optional Media Take-up Unit to this part. d. Bottom Stand Stay Supports Stand L and Stand R. e. Leg Covers Covers for Stand L and Stand R. f. Stopper Locks the Stand casters. Always release the Stopper before moving the printer. Moving the printer while a Stopper is locked may scratch the casters or the oor.
Printer parts Media Take-up Unit (Optional) ■Main Unit a. Left Media Take-up Unit Load the Rewind Spool here. b. Right Media Take-up Unit Load the Rewind Spool here. Includes the Media Take-up Unit Power button, ▲ and ▼ buttons to advance or rewind paper, and a power cord. c. Rewind Spool Winds documents printed on rolls. d. 3-inch Adapter When rewinding rolls with 3-inch paper cores, attach the adapter to the Rewind Spool. e. Media Take-up Sensor A sensor for automatically rewinding rolls.
Printer parts Output Stacker a. Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. (→P.221) b. White tag A point of reference for attaching the Output Stacker in the right direction. c. Basket Arm R and Basket Arm L Holds the Basket Rod (tag side) attached to the Output Stacker. When the Output Stacker is not used, push it down and store it next to the Stand Leg. d. Basket Rod (tag side) and Basket Rod (cord side) Holds the cloth Output Stacker securely in specic positions. e.
Control Panel Control Panel Turning the Printer On and Off Turning the printer on 1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. The printer will now start up. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, Starting up... Please wait. is displayed. 2. The printer goes online in preparation for printing after startup, and the Online lamp and paper source section lamp remain lit. The printer will not go online in the following situations. Take action as needed.
Control Panel Turning the printer off Important • Never disconnect the printer’s power supply or unplug it during a print job. This could damage the printer. 1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. If the Message lamp is ashing, check the message on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. (→P.766) If the Data lamp is ashing, the printer is receiving a print job. Turn off the printer only after printing is nished. 2. Hold down the Power button for more than a second. After Shut Down..
Control Panel Printer Modes Printer modes are classied as follows and described in this topic. • • • • • • Modes (→P.21) Mode transition (→P.22) Online, and state of the Control Panel (→P.23) Ofine, and state of the Control Panel (→P.24) Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel (→P.25) Submenu mode, and state of the Control Panel (→P.25) Modes The printer has ve modes as follows: • Online The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer.
Control Panel Mode transition The printer mode transitions are as follows: *1: When submenus are displayed, you can press any button other than the Information button to return to the previous mode. *2: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode if it is idle for a specic period (by factory default, ve minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed. However, it does not enter Sleep mode while error messages are displayed.
Control Panel Online, and state of the Control Panel Not printing Printing in progress (receiving or processing print jobs) Display Screen • Top Level of the Display Screen The printer status is displayed here. The selected paper source is indicated by an icon in the upper-right corner. Any warning messages are displayed here on lines 2-4. Take action as needed. (→P.766) • Middle Level of the Display Screen The rst and second lines display the paper type and size.
Control Panel Ofine, and state of the Control Panel Ofine Not printing Printing is paused Display Screen • Display Screen The printer status is displayed here. The selected paper source is indicated by an icon in the upper-right corner. Any warning messages are displayed here on lines 2-4. Take action as needed. (→P.766) • Middle Level of the Display Screen The rst and second lines display the paper type and size. • Bottom Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.
Control Panel Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel Main menu • Display Screen Pressing the Menu button when printing is not in progress displays the main menu. The title of the selected menu is displayed on the rst line, and menus immediately under the current menu are displayed on the second and subsequent lines. The lower level menus are available if “►” is displayed at right. (→P.
Control Panel Switching Modes Switching the Printer Online/Ofine Press the Online button to switch the printer online or ofine. The Online lamp is lit in Online mode. Printing is possible in this mode. The Online lamp is off in Ofine mode. Depending on the status, the printer switches online and ofine as follows. Printer Status When the Online Button is Pressed Online The printer switches ofine and the Online lamp goes off. Online, printing Switches ofine and printing is paused.
Control Panel Switching to Menu Mode Press the Menu button to display the main menu. Depending on the status, the printer switches to Menu mode as follows. When the Menu Button is Pressed Printer Status Online Switches to Menu mode. Online, printing Either menus available during printing or a screen to manage print jobs is displayed. If you select a menu, the printer switches to that menu mode. Ofine Switches to Menu mode. Ofine, printing Menus available during printing are displayed.
Control Panel Printer Menu Operations The printer menu includes a main menu and submenus. • Main menu operations when no print job is in progress (→P.28) • Main menu operations during printing (→P.28) • Submenu operations (→P.29) Main menu operations when no print job is in progress Access the main menu by pressing the Menu button on the Control Panel. Note • The main menu will not be displayed in the following case even if you press the Menu button.
Control Panel Submenu operations Access submenus by pressing the Information button on the Control Panel. You can check the following information in submenus. • • • • Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity Ink levels Information on the loaded paper Printer information For a description of specic items displayed in submenus, see “Submenu Display”. (→P.
Control Panel Main Menu Operations Press the Menu button to display the main menu. For details, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.49) • Main menu (displayed if you press the Menu button when printing is not in progress) • Menu selection (if you press the Menu button when printing is in progress) Note • The main menu will not be displayed in the following cases even if you press the Menu button. • An error message is displayed You can access the Menu mode after you have solved the problem.
Control Panel Accessing Menus Printer menus are grouped by function. Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. Use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. • Press ▲ to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press ▼ to access a lower one. If items of the menu list are more than the lines of the screen, press ▲ and ▼ to scroll the menu. Items you select are highlighted. The scroll bar at right indicates the current position in the overall menu.
Control Panel Specifying menu items Follow the steps below to specify menu items. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a menu, and then press the ► button. Repeat these steps until the desired menu options are displayed. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting, and then press the OK button. The check box at left is selected, and the setting is conrmed. After two seconds, the display reverts to the upper level menu. 3. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.
Control Panel Specifying numerical values Follow the steps below to enter numbers for items such as network settings. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the number, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select IP Setting, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select IP Address, and then press the ► button.
Control Panel Executing menu commands Follow the steps below to execute menu commands. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a menu, and then press the ► button. Repeat these steps until the desired menu options are displayed. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the action to execute, and then press the OK button. After two seconds, the menu command is executed. After commands are executed, the printer commonly reverts to the state before the menu operation, either online or ofine.
Control Panel Menu Structure Main Menu The structure of the main menu is as follows. Values at right indicated by an asterisk “*” are the defaults. For instructions on menu operations, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.30) For details on menu items, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.49) First Level Third Level Fourth Level Second Level Fifth Level Paper Cutting (*1) No * Yes Rep.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Backprint Film (*5) Flame-Res.Cloth (*5) Fabric Banner (*5) ThinFab.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Premium MatteP (*5) Glossy Photo (*5) Semi-Gl Photo (*5) HW GlossyPhoto2 (*5) HW SemiGlPhoto2 (*5) Poster Semi-Gl (*5) Syn. Paper (*5) Adh. Syn. Paper (*5) Backlit Film (*5) Backprint Film (*5) Flame-Res.Cloth (*5) Fabric Banner (*5) ThinFab.
Control Panel First Level Third Level Second Level Fourth Level CAD Clear Film (*5) Special # Here, the number is 1-10 (*5) Chk Remain.Roll Off * On Roll Length Set (*1, ### m *2) ### feet Paper Details (The paper type is Roll DryingTime displayed here.) (*5) Off 30 sec. 1 min. 3 min. 5 min. 10 min. 30 min. 60 min. Scan Wait Time Off 1 sec. 3 sec. 5 sec. 7 sec. 9 sec. Feed Priority Automatic * Band Joint Print Length Adjust Length From -0.70% to 0.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Off VacuumStrngth Automatic * Strongest Strong Standard Weak Weakest Width Detection Off On * NearEnd RollMrgn 5mm 20mm Cut Speed Fast Standard Slow Trim Edge First Automatic Off On Cutting Mode Automatic Eject Manual Bordless Margin Automatic Fixed CutDustReduct. Off On NearEnd Sht Mrgn 3mm 20mm Return Defaults No Yes Job Management Job Queue Ope. Job List (Choose a print job.) Delete Priority Com. BOX Ope.
Control Panel First Level Third Level Second Level Fourth Level Delete Print Job List No Yes Adjust Printer Auto Head Adj. Standard Adj. No Yes Advanced Adj. No Yes Auto Print Off On * Manual Head Adj (*10) No Yes Auto Band Adj. Standard Adj. No Yes Advanced Adj. No Yes Manual Band Adj No Yes Adjust Length (*3) No Yes Calibration Auto Adjust No Yes Calibration Log Date Paper Type Use Adj. Value Disabled Enabled * Return Defaults No Yes Interface Setup EOP Timer 10 sec.
Control Panel First Level Third Level Second Level Fourth Level Fifth Level 60 min. TCP/IP IP Mode Automatic Manual * Protocol (*4) DHCP On Off * BOOTP On Off * RARP On Off * IP Setting NetWare NetWare IP Address 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255 Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255 Default G/W 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255 On Off * Frame Type (*6) Auto Detect Ethernet 2 Ethernet 802.2 * Ethernet 802.
Control Panel First Level Third Level Second Level MAC Address Ext. Interface Fourth Level 000085XXXXXX No * IEEE1394 Return Defaults No * Yes Maintenance Repl. maint cart No Yes Replace P.head Printhead L No Yes Printhead R No Yes L & R Printheads No Yes Repl. S.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level 1 page 10 pages Automatic * Sleep Timer 5 min. * 10 min. 15 min. 20 min. 30 min. 40 min. 50 min. 60 min. 240 min. Length Unit meter * feet/inch Time Zone 0:London (GMT) +1:Paris,Rome +2:Athens,Cairo +3:Moscow +4:Eerevan,Baku +5:Islamabad +6:Dacca +7:Bangkok +8:Hong Kong +9:Tokyo,Seoul +10:Canberra +11NewCaledonia +12:Wellington -12:Eniwetok -11:Midway is.
Control Panel First Level Third Level Second Level Fourth Level Fifth Level -4:Santiago -3:Buenos Aires -2: -1:Cape Verde Date Format yyyy/mm/dd * dd/mm/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy Date & Time Date yyyy/mm/dd (*8) Time Language Contrast Adj.
Control Panel First Level Third Level Second Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Yes Media Details No Yes Print Job Log No Yes Menu Map No Yes Nozzle Check No Yes Information System Info Error Log ########-#### Job Log (Choose from Document Name information about the latest three print jobs.) User Name Page Count Job Status Print Start Time yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm Print End Time yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm Print Time xxx sec. Print Size xxxxxxxxsq.mm Media Type Interface Ink Consumed xx.
Control Panel *11: Available if: (a) Take-up Reel is Enable, (b) roll paper is loaded, and (c) you have not executed Auto Feed for the loaded roll. *12: Not displayed if IP Mode is Automatic. *13: Follows the setting in Length Unit. Caution • Only the following menus are displayed during printing. • Menu Durng Prtng Choose this menu to display Head Cleaning, Fine Band Adj., and Information. • Job Mgmt Menu Choose this menu to display Job Management.
Control Panel Main menu during printing The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows. For instructions on menu operations, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.30) For details on menu items available during printing, see “Main Menu Settings (During Printing)”. (→P.60) Second Seventh First Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Menu Durng Head Head Prtng Cleaning Cleaning A Head Cleaning B Fine Band Adj.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Psnl. BOX Ope. Third Level Folder List Fourth Level Fifth Level (Enter a Job List password if one has been set.) Sixth Level (Choose a print job.
Control Panel Main Menu Settings Main menu items are described in the following tables. For instructions on menu operations, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.30) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.35) Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Cutting This command is available only if a roll is loaded. Choose Yes to cut the roll at the current position. However, if paper cannot be advanced to the cut position, it will not be cut.
Control Panel Media Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Cut Sheet Type (*1) Choose the type of sheets. (→P.215) Roll Media Type (*1) Choose the type of roll. (→P.188) Chk Remain.Roll Choose On to print a barcode at the end of a roll before you remove it. The printed barcode can be used in managing the amount of roll paper left. Choose Off if you prefer not to print the barcode. Roll Length Set Displayed if Chk Remain.Roll is On.
Control Panel Paper Details Setting Item (The paper type is Roll DryingTime displayed here.)(*1) Scan Wait Time Description, Instructions Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry for each sheet. Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry between each scan in bidirectional printing, in consideration of how quickly the ink dries. Note that printing will take longer if you specify a wait time. Feed Priority Specify exact paper feeding, if desired. Normally, select Automatic.
Control Panel Setting Item (The paper type is Bordless Margin displayed here.)(*1) Description, Instructions Adjust the margin during borderless printing. Choose Automatic to have the printer automatically detect the paper width and congure the margin settings for borderless printing. If margins are mistakenly created when Automatic is selected, choose Fixed.
Control Panel Job Management Description, Instructions Delete the current job or queued jobs. (→P.115) Setting Item Job Queue Ope. Job List Com. BOX Ope. Job List (Choose a print job) (Choose a print job) Delete Priority Print the job rst after the current print job is nished. (→P.115) Print Print jobs in the Common Box. Delete Delete jobs in the Common Box. Print Job List Psnl. BOX Ope. Folder List Print a list of jobs in the Common Box. (Enter a password if one has been set.
Control Panel Adjust Printer Setting Item Auto Head Adj. Standard Adj. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for the automatic adjustment of Printhead alignment relative to the printing direction. (→P.650) Advanced Adj. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for the automatic adjustment of Printhead alignment relative to the nozzle and printing direction. (→P.650) Auto Print Choose On to have the printer automatically execute the Advanced Adj.
Control Panel Interface Setup Setting Item Description, Instructions EOP Timer TCP/IP Specify the timeout period before cancellation of print jobs that cannot be received by the printer. IP Mode Protocol Choose whether the printer IP address is congured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually. DHCP BOOTP Specify the protocol used to congure the IP address automatically. RARP IP Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Default G/W NetWare NetWare Specify the NetWare protocol.
Control Panel Maintenance Setting Item Description, Instructions Repl. maint cart When replacing the Maintenance Cartridge , choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.708) Replace P.head Not displayed during a warning message that the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low. When replacing the Printhead , choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.697) Repl. S. Cleaner When replacing the Shaft Cleaner , choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.
Control Panel System Setup Setting Item Warning Description, Instructions Buzzer Set the buzzer. Choose On for the buzzer to sound once for warnings and three times for errors. Detect Mismatch Choose Warning for notication (display of a warning message) during printing if the paper type specied in the printer menu does not match the paper type in the printer driver. Choose None to continue to print without notication. Choose Pause to have printing paused under these circumstances.
Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions Length Unit Choose the unit of measurement when roll length is displayed. You can switch the unit displayed for Roll Length Set and the remaining paper amount displayed in the submenu. Time Zone Specify the time zone. Time zone options indicate a main city in this time zone and the difference from Greenwich Mean Time. Date Format Specify the date format. Date & Time Date Set the current date. Time Set the current time.
Control Panel Information Setting Item System Info Version Description, Instructions Firm Displays the printer rmware version. Boot Displays the version of the boot ROM. MIT Displays the version of the MIT database format. s/n Displays the printer’s serial number. MAC Displays the MAC address of the printer. IP Displays the printer’s IP address. Error Log ########-#### Displays the most recent error messages (up to two). Job Log (Choose from information about the latest three print jobs.
Control Panel Main Menu Settings (During Printing) Main menu items during printing are described in the following tables. For instructions on menu operations, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.30) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.35) Setting Item Menu Durng Prtng Job Mgmt Menu 60 Printer Parts Description, Instructions Head Cleaning Specify Printhead cleaning options. (→P.696) Choose Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances.
Control Panel Information Setting Item System Info Version Description, Instructions Firm Displays the version of the printer and rmware. Boot Displays the version of the boot ROM. MIT Displays the version of the MIT database format. Ext I/F Displays the name of interfaces compatible with the expansion slot. s/n Displays the printer’s serial number. MAC Displays the MAC address. HDDSpace Displays the space available on the printer’s hard disk.
Control Panel Job Mgmt Menu Description, Instructions Print the job rst after the current print job is nished printing. (→P.115) Setting Item Job Queue Ope. Job List Com. BOX Ope. Job List (Choose a print job.) (Choose a print job.) Priority Delete Delete the current job or queued jobs. (→P.115) Print Print jobs in the Common Box. Delete Delete jobs in the Common Box. Print Job List Psnl. BOX Ope. Folder List Print a list of jobs in the Common Box. (Enter a password if one has been set.
Control Panel Submenu Display Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, and printer information. Each time you press the Information button, the following submenus are displayed. Note • Press any button other than the Information button to restore the previous mode.
Control Panel Status Print You can print a Status Print report indicating the current status of the printer. With Status Print, information is printed regarding the printer rmware version, various settings, and the utilization level of consumables. Printing Status Print Reports 1. Load paper. If using sheets, load paper A4/Letter-sized. You will need at least four sheets. 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the ► button.
Control Panel Takeup-Reel Status of the Media Take-up Unit Media Menu Information on the loaded paper. Roll Media Type Check Remain. Roll Cut Sheet Type Adjust Printer Current printer settings. Head Adjust Printhead adjustment value. Auto Print A1-F2 Feed Priority Settings related to paper feeding. Adjust Length Calibration The color calibration setting value. Execution Log Date: Media: Use Adj. Value: The calibration log. Indicates the date calibration was performed and the type of paper used.
Control Panel Interface Setup Current network settings. EOP Timer Sets the elapsed time between receiving last data and canceling printing. TCP/IP Settings related to TCP/IP . IP Mode Protocol DHCP BOOTP RARP IP Setting IP Setting values. IP Address Subnet Mask Default G/W NetWare NetWare settings. NetWare Frame Type Print Service AppleTalk Values that specify whether AppleTalk is active or not. Ethernet Driver Ethernet Driver settings. Auto Detect Comm.
Control Panel System Setup Warning Current warning and error settings. Buzzer Detect Mismatch Skip Take-Up Err Keep Media Size Current paper-related settings. Sheet Selection 1 Sheet Selection 2 Nozzle Check Nozzle-check settings. Sleep Timer General printer settings. Length Unit Time Zone Date Format Language Contrast Adj. Information System information and an error log.
Control Panel Network (RemoteUI) Current network settings used by RemoteUI.
Control Panel NetWare Current NetWare settings. Frame Type IPX External Network Number* Node Number* Print Service *: Depending on the NetWare print service settings, information on one of the following four items is printed. Bindery PServer File Server Name* Values set when NetWare > Print Service > Bindery PServer is selected. Print Server Name* Print Server Password* Polling Interval RPrinter Values set when NetWare > Print Service > RPrinter is selected.
Control Panel AppleTalk Current AppleTalk settings. Phase Type Name* Network Number* Zone* *: Blank if the status has been saved by using Status Monitor. HEAD LOT NUMBER Printhead lot number. LOT R,L PARTS STATUS Utilization status of replacement parts that require servicing. COUNTER A-V COUNTER Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other items (indicating how much they have been used).
Hard Disk Hard Disk Printer Hard Disk Operations Printer hard disk operations are available through the Control Panel, printer driver, imagePROGRAF Print Plug-in, RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. The hard disk operations available through each interface are as follows.
Hard Disk Saved Print Jobs Saving print jobs refers to the process of sending print jobs from a computer and storing them on the printer’s hard disk. By saving print jobs, you can print them repeatedly as needed without sending them from a computer again. Saving print jobs enables you to do the following things.
Hard Disk Storage destination The storage area on the printer’s hard disk is divided into a temporary storage area and a permanent storage area. Print jobs in the “job queue” or “Common Box” are saved in the temporary storage area. Jobs in “Personal Boxes” are saved in the permanent storage area. • Job queue Current print jobs are temporarily saved in the job queue, a storage space where jobs are saved in the order they will be printed.(*1) Up to ten jobs can be stored in the queue.
Hard Disk Saving Print Jobs You can use the printer driver or imagePROGRAF Print Plug-in to save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk. Using the printer driver (Windows) 1. Access the Page Setup sheet. 2. Click Output Method to display the Output Method dialog box.
Hard Disk 3. In Output Method, choose the format for saved print jobs. • Print Save print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. (This is the default format.) • Print (auto delete) Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing. • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer without printing them. If you choose Save in mail box, also specify the destination Personal Box in the Mail box list.
Hard Disk Using the printer driver (Mac OS X) 1. Access the Additional Settings pane. 2. In Send job to, choose the format for saved print jobs. • Print Save print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. • Print (auto delete) Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing.
Hard Disk • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer without printing them. The Destination dialog box is displayed if you select Save in mail box. Here, specify the name and Personal Box number for saved print jobs. 1. In Document title, enter a name to identify saved print jobs. 2. Select the Personal Box number in the Mail box list. 3. Click OK to close the Destination dialog box.
Hard Disk Using the printer driver (Mac OS 9) 1. Access the Additional Settings pane. 2. In Send job to, choose the format for saved print jobs. • Print Save print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. • Print (auto delete) Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing.
Hard Disk • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer without printing them. The Destination dialog box is displayed if you have selected Save in mail box. Here, specify the name and Personal Box number for saved print jobs. 1. In Document, enter a name to identify saved print jobs. 2. Select the Personal Box number in the Mail box list. 3. Click OK to close the Destination dialog box.
Hard Disk Checking a List of Saved Jobs Displaying a List of Saved Jobs You can display saved print jobs in the Common Box and each Personal Box. You can view a list of stored print jobs as follows. • • • • Using the Control Panel Using RemoteUI Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) (Using the Control Panel ) 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Display a list of saved print jobs. • To display jobs saved in the Common Box 1.
Hard Disk (Using RemoteUI ) Choose a mail box on the Stored Job page to display a list of jobs saved in that mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk Jobs saved in the mail box are listed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. (Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open.
Hard Disk Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Jobs saved in that mail box are displayed in the Documents dialog box. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. (Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ) On the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs.
Hard Disk Note • Enter a password if one has been set. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help. Printing a List of Saved Jobs You can print a list of saved print jobs in the Common Box and each Personal Box. You can also print a print job list by using the Control Panel. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Print a list of saved print jobs. • To print a list of jobs saved in the Common Box 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Management, and then press the ► button. 2.
Hard Disk Printing Saved Jobs You can print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk as follows. • • • • Using the Control Panel Using RemoteUI Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Print the saved job. • Printing jobs in the Common Box 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Management, and then press the ► button. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Com. BOX Ope., and then press the ► button. 3.
Hard Disk Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. Select the print job in the list and click Print. 3. On the Print Saved Document page, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Print. 3. In the Print dialog box, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Resume Printing to display the Resume Printing dialog box. 3. Specify the number of copies and press the OK button. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help.
Hard Disk Managing Saved Jobs Moving saved jobs Print jobs that you have saved in the Print format are saved in the Common Box, number “00”. However, jobs in this mail box will be deleted one after another starting with the oldest job in the following situations.
Hard Disk Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. Select the print job in the list and click Move.
Hard Disk 3. On the Move Document page, select the name or number of the destination Personal Box in the Destination mail box list and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. (Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open.
Hard Disk Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Move. 3. In the Move dialog box, select the destination Personal Box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help.
Hard Disk (Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ) 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Move.
Hard Disk 3. In the Move Document dialog box, select the destination Personal Box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help.
Hard Disk Displaying details of saved jobs You can view details of stored print jobs as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Using RemoteUI ) 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Details. The Details of the saved document page is displayed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk (Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the saved job in the list and click Properties. The Properties dialog box is displayed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help.
Hard Disk (Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ) 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help.
Hard Disk Renaming saved jobs You can rename stored print jobs as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Using RemoteUI ) 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Details. 3. On the Details of the saved document page, click Change Document.
Hard Disk 4. On the Rename Saved Document page, enter the new job name in Document Name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk (Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the saved job in the list and click Properties. 3. In the Properties dialog box, enter the job name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help.
Hard Disk (Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ) 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Settings. 3. In the Settings dialog box, enter the new job name and click OK. Documents cannot be renamed unless a password has been set. In this case, specify a password. After renaming, you can cancel the password as needed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help.
Hard Disk Deleting Saved Jobs You can delete saved jobs in the Common Box or Personal Boxes. You can delete stored print jobs as follows. • • • • Using the Control Panel Using RemoteUI Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Delete the saved job. • To delete saved jobs in the Common Box 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Management, and then press the ► button. 2.
Hard Disk Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Delete. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Delete. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Delete. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help.
Hard Disk Modifying the Current Job (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) You can delete jobs that are currently being printed. You can also select queued jobs and give them rst priority, to print them before other jobs. Note • You cannot preempt queued jobs with jobs that are currently being saved, printed, or deleted. You can modify current print jobs as follows.
Hard Disk Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Modify the job currently being printed. • Deleting jobs currently being printed 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Management, and then press the ► button. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Queue Ope., and then press the ► button. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the print job to delete, and then press the ► button. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Delete, and then press the OK button. • Changing the order of printing 1.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Job sheet, select the job and the desired function. The following functions are available. • • • • Preempting other jobs Pausing printing Resuming printing Canceling print jobs For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor On the Driver pane, select the job and the desired function. The following functions are available. • • • • Preempting other jobs Pausing printing Resuming printing Canceling print jobs For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help.
Hard Disk Modifying Personal Boxes Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes By factory default, no passwords are set for Personal Boxes. For greater security, you can set passwords for each Personal Box. After you set a password, it will be required to modify the Personal Box settings, as well as to display, print, delete, move, and modify jobs saved in the Personal Box. Note • A password cannot be set for the Common Box. • Enter a four-digit number as the password, in the range 0001-9999.
Hard Disk 3. In the Set/Register User’s Inbox dialog box, specify the password and click OK. • Set Password: Select the check box. • Password: Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) • Conrm: Re-enter the password. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk (Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a listed Personal Box for a password and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the Personal Box.
Hard Disk 2. In the Documents dialog box, click Settings. 3. In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK. • Set Password: Select this check box. • Password: Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) • Conrmation Number: Re-enter the password. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help.
Hard Disk (Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ) 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Select a saved job and click Settings. 2. In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK. • Set Password: Select this check box. • Password: Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) • Conrmation Number: Re-enter the password. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help.
Hard Disk Naming Personal Boxes By factory default, Personal Boxes are unnamed. You can name them for easier management. You can assign a name to a Personal Box as follows. • RemoteUI • imagePROGRAF Status Monitor • imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Using RemoteUI ) 1. On the Stored Job page, select the Personal Box to identify. Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the Personal Box.
Hard Disk 2. Click Edit. 3. In the Set/Register User’s Inbox dialog box, enter the Personal Box name in Inbox Name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk (Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a listed Personal Box to identify and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the Personal Box.
Hard Disk 2. In the Documents dialog box, click Settings. 3. In the Settings dialog box, enter the Personal Box name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help.
Hard Disk (Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ) 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Select a saved job and click Settings. 2. In the Settings dialog box, enter the Personal Box name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help.
Hard Disk Checking the Free Hard Disk Space You can check the space available on the printer’s hard disk as follows. • • • • Using the Control Panel Using RemoteUI Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Information, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select HDD Information, and then press the ► button.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor The Hard Disk sheet shows the free hard disk space. ■Hard Disk Sheet in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Hard Disk pane shows the free hard disk space. ■Hard Disk Pane in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help.
Hard Disk Erasing all data on the printer’s hard disk You can erase all data on the printer’s hard disk from the Control Panel. Note • You cannot erase all data on the hard disk during print jobs. • Conversely, print jobs cannot be processed during erasure of all hard disk data. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select System Setup, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Erase HDD Data, and then press the ► button.
Optional accessories Optional accessories Roll Holder Set A set of parts comprising the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper. If you want to prepare a few rolls with paper of various types and widths for different purposes, it is convenient to have several sets ready. Sets are available for 2- and 3-inch paper cores. (2-inch versions match the set included with the printer.
Optional accessories IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Expansion Board An optional interface board to add an IEEE 1394 (also called "FireWire") port. • IEEE1394 Expansion Board EB-05 Note that EB-04 is incompatible. For instructions on installing the IEEE 1394 expansion board, refer to the documentation provided with the IEEE 1394 expansion board.
Printer Specications Printer Specications Specications Important • This information is subject to change as the printer is updated. • The following values may vary depending on the operating environment. Printer Power supply Power consumption Operating noise Operating environment 100-120 V AC (50/60 Hz), 220-240 V AC (50/60 Hz) During operation 190 W max. Sleep mode 100-120 V: 5 W max. (10 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) 220-240 V: 6 W max. (11 W max.
Printer Specications Printing performance Print method Bubblejet Maximum resolution 2400 dpi horizontally (*1) × 1200 dpi vertically Printhead PF-03 ×2 Number of nozzles 2,560 per color *1: Prints with a minimum 1/2400 inch dot pitch between ink droplets. Interface Expansion Board Slots 1 USB 2.0(*1) Format Internal port Mode Full-speed (12 Mbps), high-speed (480 Mbps), bulk transfer Connector Series B (4-pin) Format Internal port Specication IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.
Printer Specications Ink Ink Tank Capacity MBK Ink Tank ( Matte Black Ink , or black ink for matte paper) Pigment ink PFI-302MBK (330 ml [11.2 oz]) or PFI-702MBK (700 ml [23.7 oz]) BK Ink Tank ( Black Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-302BK (330 ml [11.2 oz]) or PFI-702BK (700 ml [23.7 oz]) C Ink Tank ( Cyan Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-301C (330 ml [11.2 oz]) or PFI-701C (700 ml [23.7 oz]) M Ink Tank ( Magenta Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-301M (330 ml [11.2 oz]) or PFI-701M (700 ml [23.
Printer Specications Paper (*1) Paper width Rolls 254-1,117.6 mm (10-44 in) Sheets 203-1,117.6 mm (8-44 in) Length of one page Rolls Thickness Media Size Print area 203 (*2)-18,000 mm (8-708.7 in) Sheets 203-1,600 mm (8-63 in) Rolls 0.07-0.8 mm (0.0028-0.031 in) Sheets 0.07-0.8 mm (0.0028-0.031 in) Roll width 44-in. Roll (1117.6mm), 42-in. Roll (1066.8mm), JIS B0/B1 Roll (1030.0mm), 36-in. Roll (914.4mm), ISO A0/A1 Roll (841.0mm), 30-in. Roll (762.0mm), JIS B1/B2 Roll (728.0mm), 24-in.
Printer Specications Hard Disk Capacity on the hard disk to store image data 48 GB Print job storage capacity • Common mail box: 100 jobs • Personal boxes: 100 jobs Printer Parts 139
Printer Specications Basic Environmental Performance Printer Power consumption Resource efciency Product safety Sleep mode 100-120 V: 5 W max. (10 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) 220-240 V: 6 W max. (11 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) Off 1 W max. Weight Printer and Stand : Approx. 142kg (313 lb) Dimensions (W × D × H) Printer and Stand : 1,893 × 975 × 1,144 mm (74.5 × 38.4 × 45.
Printer Specications Print Area A margin required by the printer is added with respect to the size of paper loaded in the printer. Except in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to the paper size minus the space for this margin. Note • • • • Printable area: The area that can be printed. There is no margin (that is, a margin of 0 mm) during borderless printing on rolls. Guaranteed Print Area: We recommend printing within this area.
Printing procedure Basic Printing Workow Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Rolls These are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls. Follow the steps below to switch to a new roll or a roll of a different type or width before printing. Note • If you are not using the optional Media Take-up Unit when printing long documents such as banners, spread a clean cloth or paper on the oor. Use the Output Stacker to prevent the oor from soiling printed documents after they are printed. (→P.
Printing procedure 3. Set a roll on the Roll Holder. (→P.179) 4. Load the roll in the printer. (→P.182) 5. Select the paper type. (→P.
Printing procedure 6. Select the paper length. (→P.189) 7. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.156) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.158) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) (→P.160) Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver.
Printing procedure 8. Start printing. • Printing from Windows (→P.151) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P.152) • Printing from Mac OS 9 (→P.154) Note • You can skip steps 5 and 6 if a barcode has been printed on the roll paper and you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll. The paper type and amount of paper left are automatically detected. The barcode will automatically be cut off after it has been read.
Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Sheets These are the basic steps for loading sheets and then printing. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets. 1. Turn the printer on. (→P.19) 2. Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Roll (→P.186) • Sheet (→P.
Printing procedure 3. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.156) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.158) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) (→P.160) 4. Send the print job. • Printing from Windows (→P.151) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P.152) • Printing from Mac OS 9 (→P.
Printing procedure 5. Load the sheet. (→P.212) Note • If you will load a sheet before sending a print job, after you load the sheet, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen. Follow these steps. • Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet) (→P.215) Start printing. Note • If you select a type of paper for which Media Width Detection is deactivated ( Off is selected), you must advance the paper manually to the position for printing. (→P.
Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets The printer supports both rolls and sheets. Take advantage of each type of paper for a wide range of printing applications. Rolls and sheets • Media in spooled rolls is generally called Roll Media. Rolls can be used to print large photos or create posters or banners that cannot be printed on regular sheets. • Sheets refers to individual sheets of paper in regular sizes. Insert the sheet between the Platen and the Paper Retainer.
Printing procedure Manually Loading Paper to the Position for Printing After loading sheets, if you select a type of paper in the printer menu with width detection deactivated, you will need to feed the paper a different way than usual. Specically, you must manually advance the paper to the position of printing. In this case, advance the paper as far into the paper feed slot as possible because it will be printed starting at that position. Manually advance paper as follows. 1. When Width Detection OFF.
Printing procedure Printing from Windows Print from the application software menu. Important • The Windows printer driver can be used in the following versions of Windows: • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) • Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition) • Windows Vista • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. 1.
Printing procedure Printing from Mac OS X Print from the application menu after registering the printer. Important • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. Registering the printer Before printing, you must register the printer in Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ).
Printing procedure Printing from the application software 1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range of pages, number of copies, and so on. 2. Select the printer in the Printer list. 3. Click Print to start printing.
Printing procedure Printing from Mac OS 9 After selecting the printer in Chooser from the Apple menu, print by using menus in the source application. Important • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. Selecting the printer Before printing, you must conrm that the printer is selected in Chooser.
Printing procedure Printing from the application software 1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options for the range of pages, number of copies, and so on. You can also specify enlargement or reduction, borderless printing, and a variety of other print settings. 2. Make sure the printer is selected in the Printer list. 3. Click Print to start printing.
Printing procedure Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Printing procedure 6. 7. 8. In the A Page Size list, select the size of the original as specied in the application. In the L Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Roll Paper in L Media Source, select the width of the loaded roll in M Roll Paper Width. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Printing procedure Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. Choose the original size in the C Paper Size list. Click F OK to close the dialog box. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane.
Printing procedure 7. 8. 9. 10. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Access the Page Setup pane. In the A Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Cut Sheet or Manual in A Media Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in C Page Size. If you have selected Roll Paper in A Media Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width.
Printing procedure Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. Choose the original size in the A Page Size list. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Click I OK to close the dialog box. Choose Print in the application menu. Make sure the Main pane is displayed.
Printing procedure 7. 8. 9. 10. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Access the Finishing pane. In the A Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Roll Paper in A Media Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width. Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel print jobs or ink drying in progress when the printer is online, ofine, or in Menu mode. Printer operation varies depending on the status when you hold down the Stop button for a second or more during printing.
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Windows You can cancel print jobs in the printer window. 1. Click the printer icon in the taskbar to display the printer window. Note • You can also display this window by double-clicking the printer icon in the Printers and Faxes (or Printers ) folder, accessible through the Windows start menu. 2. Right-click the job to cancel and select Cancel.
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X You can cancel print jobs in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. 1. 2. Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the printer window. Click Stop Jobs to stop printing. In this window, you can cancel jobs sent to the printer. Note • The print job is displayed on the printer’s screen during the transmission of print data from the computer. When the transmission is nished, the job is not displayed even during printing. 3.
Canceling print jobs 4. Select the print job to cancel and click Cancel Job to remove the print job. The job sent to the printer is canceled. Note • The print job is displayed on the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor window while the printer receives the print data from the computer. It is not displayed before transmission of print data to the printer, even if the computer has started the process of the data. 5. Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Start Jobs.
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS 9 How to cancel print jobs varies depending on whether you are printing in the foreground or background. Canceling background print jobs 1. Open the Garo Printer Extra folder, which was installed on the hard disk at the same time as the printer driver. 2. 3. Open imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Choose Pause Printing in the File menu to stop print processing. The job status changes from Sending to Send. 4.
Canceling print jobs Canceling foreground print jobs 1. When the progress indicator is displayed, hold down the Command key and press the period (.) key to cancel print jobs. 2. If the Display Screen of the Control Panel still indicates that the job is in progress and the Data lamp continues ashing, hold down the Stop button for a second or more to stop printing.
Paper Handling Paper Paper Paper The printer supports the following paper. Types of paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.169) Paper size Rolls Paper width 44-in. Roll (1117.6mm), 42-in. Roll (1066.8mm), JIS B0/B1 Roll (1030.0mm), 36-in. Roll (914.4mm), ISO A0/A1 Roll (841.0mm), 30-in. Roll (762.0mm), JIS B1/B2 Roll (728.0mm), 24-in. Roll (609.6mm), ISO A1/A2 Roll (594.0mm) , JIS B2/B3 Roll (515.0mm), 17-in. Roll (431.
Paper Types of Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . This guide identies supported plain paper, coated paper, photo paper (such as glossy photo paper), proong paper, CAD paper, and other types of paper. The Paper Reference Guide identies types and specications of paper, describes printer driver settings, gives tips on handling paper, and identies paper you can use with the Media Take-up Unit (optional).
Paper Viewing the Paper Reference Guide You can access the Paper Reference Guide as follows. Follow the steps for your particular operating system. • Windows 1. Double-click the iPFxxxx Support icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) The online support window is displayed. 2. Select Paper Reference Guide. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed.
Paper • Mac OS X 1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The online support window is displayed. 2. Select Paper Reference Guide. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed.
Paper • Mac OS 9 1. Double-click the iPFxxxx Paper Reference Guide icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) The Paper Reference Guide is displayed.
Paper Updating paper information You can update paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer by downloading the latest version of the Media Conguration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. For information about the Media Conguration Tool, see the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh). Follow these steps to access the imagePROGRAF website.
Paper • Mac OS X 1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The online support window is displayed. 2. Select Stay Informed. The default browser is started, and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. Note • In Windows, you can also access the imagePROGRAF webpage by clicking the start menu, selecting Programs > iPFxxxx Media Conguration Tool (here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model) > iPFxxxx Media Conguration Tool to start the Media Conguration Tool, and clicking Extra Information.
Paper Paper Sizes Rolls Rolls that meet the following conditions are supported. • Outer diameter: up to 150 mm (6.0 in) • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out 1,118 mm (44 in) Roll Paper Width Settings in Printer Driver 60-in. Roll (1524mm) No 1,067 mm (42 in) 44-in. Roll (1188mm) Yes 1,030 mm (41 in) JIS B0/B1 Roll (1030mm) Yes 914 mm (36 in) 36-in. Roll (914mm) Yes 841 mm (33 in) ISO A0/A1 Roll (841mm) Yes 762 mm (30 in) 30-in.
Paper Sheets Sheets of the following sizes are supported. Paper size Dimensions ISO A0 841 × 1,189 mm (33 × 47 in) ISO A1 594 × 841 mm (23 × 33 in) ISO A2 420 × 594 mm (16.5 × 23 in) ISO A2+ 432 × 610 mm (17 × 24 in) ISO A3 297 × 420 mm (12 × 17 in) ISO A3+ 329 × 483 mm (13 × 19 in) ISO A4 210 × 297 mm (8 × 12 in) ISO B0 1,000 × 1,414 mm (39.5 × 56 in) ISO B1 707 × 1,000 mm (28 × 39.
Paper Paper size Dimensions DIN C1 648 × 917 mm (26 ×36 in) DIN C2 458 × 648 mm (18 × 26 in) DIN C3 324 × 458 mm (13 × 18 in) DIN C4 229 × 324 mm (9 × 13 in) 20"x24" 508 × 610 mm (20 × 24 in) 18"x22" 457 × 559 mm (18 × 22 in) 14"x17" 355 × 432 mm (14 × 17 in) 12"x16" 304 × 406 mm (12 × 16 in) 10"x12" 254 × 305 mm (10 × 12 in) 10"x15" 254 × 381 mm (10 × 15 in) 8"x10" 203 × 254 mm (8 × 10 in) US Photo 16"x20" 406 × 508 mm (16 × 20 in) Poster 20"x30" 508 × 762 mm (20 × 30 in) Poster
Handling rolls Handling rolls Selecting the Roll as the Paper Source You can switch the paper source between the roll and the sheet by pressing the Feeder Selection button. Each time you press this button, the paper source switches between the roll (indicated by the Roll Media lamp ) and the sheet (indicated by the Cut Sheet lamp ). Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Roll Media lamp (a).
Handling rolls Setting the Roll on the Roll Holder Note • Printed rolls will not work correctly. Cut away the printed portion before loading the roll. • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see Paper Sizes (→P.175) or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.169) • Cut the edge of the roll paper if it is uneven, dirty, or has tape residue. Uneven, dirty, or sticky edges may cause feeding problems and affect the printing quality. Be careful not to cut through any barcodes printed on the roll.
Handling rolls 2. With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the roll in the Roll Holder from the left. Insert the roll rmly until it touches the ange (a) of the Roll Holder. Important • Insert the roll rmly so that there is no gap between the roll and the ange of the Roll Holder. If there is a gap, it may cause feeding problems. • Set the roll on a table or other at surface so that it does not roll or fall. Rolls are heavy, and dropping a roll may cause injury.
Handling rolls Removing a Roll from the Roll Holder 1. Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. 2. Remove the roll from the Roll Holder. Important • After removal, store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.
Handling rolls Loading the Roll in the Printer Note • Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Roll (→P.186) • Sheet (→P.216) • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover. (→P.720) 1. Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide. 2. With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the Roll Holder shaft (a) into the guide grooves (b) of the Roll Holder Slot on both sides. Caution • Be careful not to drop a roll and hurt yourself when loading the roll.
Handling rolls 3. Pull out the roll paper evenly on both ends, insert the roll paper in the Paper Feed Slot (a), and advance the roll paper until the roll paper touches the Paper Retainer. After the paper reaches the Paper Retainer, it is automatically advanced over the Platen. Important • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot. This may affect the printing quality. • If the paper is wrinkled or warped, straighten it out before loading it.
Handling rolls 5. While holding the edge of the roll paper, lift the Release Lever. 6. Hold the roll edge as you gently pull it evenly to the position of the Ejection Guide (a) using the both hands. Align the right side of the roll paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b) so that the paper side is parallel to the line and lower the Release Lever. Important • Be sure to follow steps 5 and 6. If paper cannot be advanced straight or if it wrinkles, it may jam or rub against the Printhead.
Handling rolls 7. Close the Top Cover. After you load a roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen. At this point, specify the paper type. (→P.
Handling rolls Removing the Roll from the Printer Caution • If you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper, always follow the steps below to remove rolls. You will be unable to manage the amount of roll paper left if you move the Release Lever and remove the roll before the barcode is printed. 1. Press the Load/Eject button. A conrmation message is displayed regarding removal of the roll. 2. Press the OK button. The roll can now be removed.
Handling rolls 4. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder in the direction of the arrow to rewind the roll. 5. Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot. 6. Lower the Ejection Guide and close the Top Cover. Important • If the Platen inside the Top Cover becomes dirty, it may soil the underside of paper. Clean the Platen after borderless printing or printing on small paper. • Setting CarriageScanWdth to Fixed on the Control Panel may reduce soiling on the underside of the paper.
Handling rolls Selecting the Paper Type (Roll) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Important • For best printing results, the printer ne-tunes the feed amount for each type of paper. Be sure to select the type of paper to use correctly before printing. • Because the printer ne-tunes the feed amount for each type of paper, the margins and the size of printed images may vary depending on the type of paper used.
Handling rolls Specifying the Paper Length (Roll) When changing the length of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the length as follows. Note • When you specify the roll length in the printer menu, Chk Remain.Roll must be set to On. If it is Off, the Roll Length Set menu is not shown.
Handling rolls Feeding Roll Paper Manually You can bring the printer ofine by pressing the Online button. When the printer is ofine and roll paper is selected as the paper source, you can advance or retract the roll by pressing ▲ or ▼. Press ▲ to retract the roll manually. Press ▼ to advance the roll manually. If you hold down the ▲ or ▼ button for less than a second, the roll paper will move about 1 mm (0.039 in).
Handling rolls Detection of the Remaining Roll Paper If you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper, when the roll is ejected, a barcode with text is printed on the roll paper that identies the type of paper and amount left. If this function is activated and barcodes are printed on the roll paper, the type of paper and amount left are automatically detected when you load a roll. The barcode will be cut off after it has been read.
Handling rolls Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically If the leading edge of a roll is crooked or warped, it may cause an error message or printing problems. In this case, set Trim Edge First to Automatic or On on the Control Panel to have the printer cut the leading edge to make the edge straight after you load a roll. Trim Edge First offers the following options. • Automatic If the left and right side of the leading edge of the roll ((a) and (b)) are uneven by 40 mm (1.
Handling rolls Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How a roll is cut after ejection varies depending on the printer settings. Cutting Method Automatic The roll is automatically cut by the Cutter Unit following printer driver settings. Eject (→P.194) Choose this setting if you prefer not to have documents dropped immediately after printing, as when waiting for ink to dry. To cut the roll using the Cutter Unit , hold down the Stop button for a second or more.
Handling rolls Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) Important • When cutting wide printed documents after ejection, have two people support the documents. If the paper drops, printed documents may be damaged. • Do not lift the paper when holding printed documents before cutting. If the paper rises, it may affect the printing quality. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ► button.
Handling rolls Manual (when using media that cannot be cut using the Cutter Unit ) 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Cutting Mode, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. Start printing. The printer stops advancing the paper after printing. 7.
Handling rolls Paper Cutting (to have the roll cut at your specied position) 1. After pressing the Online button to bring the printer ofine, press ▲ or ▼ to advance the roll paper to the position for cutting. 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Cutting, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. After the roll paper is cut, it is rewound automatically.
Handling rolls Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls The printer is equipped with a function to reduce cutting dust for media such as Backlit Film that are more likely to generate debris when cut. This may improve printing quality and help prevent Printhead damage. You can set up this function to be activated for some types of paper. When this function is activated, black lines are printed at the leading and trailing edges of documents.
Handling rolls Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, if the Cutter touches printed surfaces that are still wet, it may damage the paper or cause rough cut edges. Also, ink may be transferred onto the paper surface during ejection, soiling it. You can prevent problems by adjusting the drying time after printing before the paper is cut. Windows 1. Display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.206) 2.
Handling rolls Mac OS X 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. In the Media Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select C Between Pages and D Select the Main pane and click C Settings in A Media Type. Between Scans in B Drying Time, and then click OK. (→P.
Handling rolls Mac OS 9 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. In the Media Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select C Between Pages and D Select the Main pane and click D Settings in A Media Type. Between Scans in B Drying Time, and then click OK. (→P.210) Note • By factory default, Drying Time is deactivated ( Off ) for all paper types. • To have the printer wait for ink to dry immediately after printing without releasing paper, set Cutting Mode to Eject in the printer menu. (→P.
Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If roll paper jams, follow the steps below to remove jams. Caution • Remove any jammed paper promptly. 1. 2. Turn the printer off. (→P.19) 3. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Open the Top Cover.
Handling rolls Important • If you push the Carriage to the left edge, the blade of the Cutter Unit will be lowered in preparation to cut the paper. Be careful not to pinch your ngers between the Carriage and Platen if you have pushed the Carriage to the left edge or if a paper jam occurs during cutting. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). 4. Lift the Release Lever.
Handling rolls 5. Holding the paper on both sides, pull the jammed portion out toward the front. Use a scissors or cutting tool to cut away the printed or wrinkled portion. Caution • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid scratching the printer. 6. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. Important • Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriage is on the left, a Carriage error may occur when you turn on the printer.
Handling rolls 7. Hold the edge of the roll paper in the middle as you gently pull it evenly to the position of the Ejection Guide (a). Align the right side of the roll paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b), keeping this side parallel to the line, and then lower the Release Lever. Important • Do not force the roll paper into alignment with the Paper Alignment Line (b). This may prevent the paper from being advanced straight. • If you pull out too much of the roll, an excessive amount will be cut away.
Handling rolls Roll Holder Set A set of parts comprising the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper. If you want to prepare a few rolls with paper of various types and widths for different purposes, it is convenient to have several sets ready. Sets are available for 2- and 3-inch paper cores. (2-inch versions match the set included with the printer.
Handling rolls Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) 1. 2. Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). 3. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. name of this printer.
Handling rolls Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will apply to all applications you use for printing. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from applications. see “Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows)”. (→P.
Handling rolls Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.516) , click Settings by Media Type. Setting Item Description A Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.
Handling rolls Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.565) , click Settings by Media Type. Setting Item Description A Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.
Handling rolls Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.588) , click Settings by Media Type. Setting Item Description A Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Handling sheets for paper feed slots Selecting the Sheet as the Paper Source You can switch the paper source between the roll and the sheet by pressing the Feeder Selection button. Each time you press this button, the paper source switches between the roll (indicated by the Roll Media lamp ) and the sheet (indicated by the Cut Sheet lamp ). 1. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Cut Sheet lamp (a).
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Loading the Sheet in the Printer Note • For details on supported types and sizes of the paper, see Paper Sizes (→P.175) or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.169) • Loading a sheet while a roll remains loaded may cause paper jams. We recommend removing the roll if you will load a sheet. (→P.186) To prevent the roll from unwinding if you leave it loaded, wrap a sheet of paper around the roll and tape it to fasten it. • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). 2. With a sheet lengthwise and printing-side up, insert it between the Platen (a) and the Paper Retainer (b). Align the edges of the sheet as follows. 1. Align the sheet with the Paper Alignment Line (c) at right. 2. Align the inserted edge of the sheet with the leading edge of the Paper Alignment Line (d), as shown.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Note • You can adjust the strength of vacuum holding paper against the Platen when the Release Lever is up. If it is difcult to load paper, press the ▲ or ▼ button on the Control Panel to adjust the strength. Increase the vacuum by pressing the ▲ button or decrease it with the ▼ button. Three levels are available. However, even if you increase the vacuum, it may not be sufcient to hold some types of paper against the Platen well.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you load the sheet, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen. In this case, select the paper type, and then press the OK button. The printer will automatically go online. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Removing the Sheet 1. Press the Load/Eject button. Note • Paper cannot be ejected by using the Load/Eject button when print jobs are in progress or during the ink drying period. Before ejecting paper, press the Stop button to cancel printing, print job processing, or ink drying. 2. Press the OK button to eject the paper. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer. 3. Open the Top Cover, lift the Release Lever, and remove the paper. 4.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet jams, follow the steps below to remove it. Caution • Remove any jammed paper promptly. 1. 2. Turn the printer off. (→P.19) 3. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Open the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c).
Handling sheets for paper feed slots 4. Lift the Release Lever. 5. If the paper is visible, grasp the paper and pull it forward. 6. If the paper is not visible, lift the Ejection Guide, remove the Roll Holder, and remove the jammed paper from below. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer, and lower the Ejection Guide.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots 7. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. Important • Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriage is on the left, a Carriage error may occur when you turn on the printer. 8. Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover. 9. Turn the printer on. (→P.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Manually Loading Paper to the Position for Printing After loading sheets, if you select a type of paper in the printer menu with width detection deactivated, you will need to feed the paper a different way than usual. Specically, you must manually advance the paper to the position of printing. In this case, advance the paper as far into the paper feed slot as possible because it will be printed starting at that position. Manually advance paper as follows. 1.
Output Stacker Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker The Output Stacker can be installed at four positions, as shown. • When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker Use position (1). • When the Output Stacker is not used Use position (2). • When the Media Take-up Unit is used, or when the Output Stacker is stored for long periods Lower it to position (3) for storage. (→P.
Output Stacker The Output Stacker locks into position if you lift it to position (1) or (2). To lower the Output Stacker, lift the front Basket Rod lightly to release the lock, and then lower the stacker.
Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker in the position for ejection in the front of the printer You can also set the Output Stacker to the following position for large-format printing or when printing on delicate paper. Note • Always choose Cutting Mode > Eject when the Output Stacker is in the position for ejection in the front of the printer. If you choose Automatic, printed documents may be damaged. (→P.
Output Stacker 2. Remove the Output Stacker from the printer. Remove the front Basket Rod from the left and right Basket Arms, and remove the back Basket Rod and the black cord from the Rod Holder. 3. Store the left and right Basket Arms. Next, remove the Rod Holder Adapter, leaving the Rod Holder attached, and put it in front of the printer.
Output Stacker 4. Pull out the Basket Hooks from the left and right side of the Ejection Guide. 5. Attach the Basket Rod to the Basket Hooks so that the white tag of the Basket Cloth is on the left side. 6. Form the Basket Cloth into a sloping shape to make it taut, and attach the middle Basket Rod to the Rod Holder.
Output Stacker Stowing the Output Stacker Stow the Output Stacker if you will use the Media Take-up Unit or if you will not use the Output Stacker for an extended period. 1. When the Output Stacker is in the position used when storing printed documents (a), lift the front Basket Rod gently to release the lock, lower the stacker toward the front (b), and push it all the way back. 2. Remove the front Basket Rod from the left and right Basket Arms.
Output Stacker 3. Push in the left and right Basket Arms toward the back all the way, until they stop.
Media take-up unit Media take-up unit Media Take-up Unit This unit automatically winds up printed documents. • Media Take-up Unit TU-06 Note • For instructions on installing the Media Take-up Unit, refer to the Media Take-up Unit Setup Guide. • For information on the types of paper compatible with the Media Take-up Unit, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. • For Media Take-up Unit instructions, see “Using the Media Take-up Unit (Optional)”. (→P.
Media take-up unit Media Take-up Unit (Optional) Use the optional Media Take-up Unit to have documents that are printed on rolls rewound automatically after printing. This is convenient for large-format printing, or when printing large-volume jobs continuously. Note • For instructions on installing the Media Take-up Unit, refer to the Media Take-up Unit Setup Guide. • For information on the types of paper compatible with the Media Take-up Unit, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.
Media take-up unit Using the Media Take-up Unit (Optional) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Turn the printer on. (→P.19) Enable the Media Take-up Reel function. (→P.231) Load the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit. (→P.232) Turn the Media Take-up Unit on. Print on the roll. Turn the Media Take-up Unit off. Remove the printed document from the Media Take-up Unit. (→P.239) Disable the Media Take-up Unit function. (→P.231) Important • The Media Take-up Unit cannot be used with sheets.
Media take-up unit Enabling the Take-Up Reel Function 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Select Take-up Reel → Enable and press the OK button. Disabling the Take-Up Reel Function 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Select Take-up Reel → Disable and press the OK button.
Media take-up unit Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit 1. When using the Output Stacker, stow the Output Stacker before this procedure. (→P.226) Important • Arrange the Basket Cloth and Basket Rod so they do not interfere with the Media Take-up Sensor. • Do not put anything in front of the Media Take-up Sensor that might interfere with it. This may impair operation. 2. Unlock the ange on the left side of the Rewind Spool by lifting the lever (a) from the shaft side. Remove the ange. 3.
Media take-up unit 5. Push the anges in rmly until the paper core is secured in place and push down the lever (a) toward the shaft. Important • After pushing in the anges rmly, make sure the paper core is secure and does not move around. Move the paper core left and right. If there is a gap between the anges and paper core, repeat steps 2-4. 6. Load the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit so that the gear of the Rewind Spool (a) meshes with the gear of the Right Media Take-up Unit (b).
Media take-up unit 8. 9. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Media Menu, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The roll is now advanced to the Media Take-up Unit. 10. Hold the roll paper by the middle of the leading edge and align the right edge with the right edge of the paper core of the Rewind Spool. With the left and right edges of the roll paper evenly taut, tape the middle to the paper core to fasten it. 11.
Media take-up unit 12. Press the Online button to bring the printer ofine, and then press ▼ to loosen the tension of the roll. 13. On the Right Media Take-up Unit, pull the Rewind Mode Switch forward to turn it on. Press ▼ to rewind the roll so that it is nearly taut. Important • Rewind the paper so that the paper core makes at least two revolutions. If the paper is not rewound two full revolutions, repeat steps 11 and 12. • Do not manually force the Rewind Spool or paper core to rotate them.
Media take-up unit 14. You can unwind rolls by holding down ▼ on the Control Panel. 15. Use a combination of Weight Roll, Weight Joint, and Weight Flange that matches the roll type and width. The following list identies Weight Roll and Weight Flange you can use. Color Label is applied to each Weight Roll. Weight Roll Weight Roll to Use Roll Width B2 Width: 515.0 mm (20.3 in) “D” B1 Width: 728.0 mm (28.7 in) “A”+“E” B0 Width: 1,030.0 mm (40.6 in) “A”+“G” A1 Width: 594.0 mm (23.
Media take-up unit Weight Flange Roll Type Weight Flange to Use Glossy Photo Paper , Semi-Glossy Photo Paper , Weight Flange 1 (*1) Heavyweight Glossy Photo Paper , Heavyweight SemiGlossy Photo Paper , Fine Art Photo Paper , Fine Art Heavyweight Photo Paper , Fine Art Textured Paper , Canvas Matte , Fine Art Block Print , Fine Art Watercolor , Proong paper , Coated Paper , Heavyweight Coated Paper , Extra Heavyweight Coated Paper , Colored Coated Paper , Synthetic Paper , Adhesive Synthetic Paper , Bac
Media take-up unit 17. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. The Media Take-up Unit is now ready for use. Printed rolls can now be rewound automatically. Note • When the Media Take-up Unit is in use, an icon indicating the take-up mode is shown on the Display Screen.
Media take-up unit Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit (Optional) 1. Press the Online button to bring the printer ofine. 2. Hold down the ▼ button to advance the roll a little. To protect the paper that has been rewound, advance it an amount longer than the outer circumference. 3. Remove the Weight Roll from the roll paper. 4. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.
Media take-up unit 5. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Cutting, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes. As you hold the trailing edge of the printed document, press the OK button. The roll is now cut. Important • Always hold the trailing edge of printed documents when cutting rolls. If you do not hold the documents, they may fall on the oor and the printed surface may become soiled. 7.
Media take-up unit 9. Remove the Rewind Spool from the Media Take-up Unit. Important • Always turn off the Media Take-up Unit before removing the Rewind Spool. The Media Take-up Unit may be damaged if you do not turn it off rst. • Remove the Rewind Spool, pulling off both ends from the Media Take-up Unit at once. 10. Unlock the ange on the left side of the Rewind Spool by lifting the lever (a) from the shaft side. Remove the ange. 11.
Print quality and color settings Enhanced Printing Options Print quality and color settings Choosing a Paper for Printing Choosing the right paper for your particular printing application will give you the best printing results. Media type The printer and printer driver offer print settings optimized for various paper characteristics. Note • For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.
Print quality and color settings Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing You can specify detailed print settings as desired for the quality level, colors, and other criteria. Advanced Settings For printing results that appear just as expected for your original, you can specify which graphic elements and colors to prioritize for printing. Note • Easy Settings are also available, providing convenient presets. To use the presets, simply choose the printing application.
Print quality and color settings Print Quality Choose the print quality. The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality. Image High Choose this setting to print at high resolution when quality is most important.
Print quality and color settings Color Settings Setting Item Options Description Color Mode (*1) Color Monochrome (Photo) Monochrome Choose whether to print in color or monochrome. (→P.254) Color Adjustment (Images) Cyan Magenta Yellow Brightness Contrast Saturation Gray Tone Adjustment You can adjust the levels of cyan, magenta, and yellow as well as the brightness, contrast, saturation, and gray tone separately for images, graphics, and text documents.
Print quality and color settings Enhancing Printing Quality Setting Item Description Thicken Fine Lines (*1) Choose this option to make ne lines clearer in CAD drawings or similar documents. Unidirectional Printing Choosing unidirectional printing can improve printing results if lines are printed crooked or images are uneven. However, it takes more time than regular printing. High-Precision Printing Enables printing at the highest level of quality.
Print quality and color settings Printing Photos and Images (Windows, Mac OS X) Printing is easy when you simply choose the print target. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for photos and images Print Target Description Highest Quality Setting optimized for printing at the highest level of quality. Draft Setting optimized for high-speed draft printing.
Print quality and color settings Print Target Description Poster (Text, Illustrations) Setting optimized for printing vivid, eye-catching store posters combining images and text. Scanned Image Setting optimized for printing scanned images with accurate color reproduction to match the original images. Caution • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Note • You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings.
Print quality and color settings Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) Printing is easy when you simply choose the print target. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for photos and images Print Target Description Highest Quality Settings optimized for printing at the highest level of quality.
Print quality and color settings Print Target Description Scanned Image Settings optimized for printing scanned images with accurate color reproduction to match the original images. Draft Settings optimized for high-speed draft printing. Caution • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Note • You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings. • You can also ne-tune these values as needed.
Print quality and color settings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows, Mac OS X) Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed.
Print quality and color settings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9) Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed.
Print quality and color settings Printing Ofce Documents Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for ofce documents Print Target Ofce Document Description Settings optimized for clear printing of ofce documents such as handouts.
Print quality and color settings Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver Color settings specied in the application for your documents are essentially given priority over other settings for each print job, but further color adjustment is possible in the printer driver. Color Mode Choose how the printer driver processes color, as desired. The available options vary depending on the color mode. Description Color Mode Color Color Adjustment Print in color.
Print quality and color settings Matching You can choose the color-matching mode and method. By adjusting the color-matching mode and method, you can make printed colors match the colors of on-screen images more closely. Matching Mode Description Notes Driver Matching Mode Color adjustment based on the original color prole of the printer driver This is the default color-matching method. Normally, use Driver Matching Mode .
Print quality and color settings Matching Method Description Auto Color-matching optimized for images, graphics, or text Perceptual Color-matching optimized for photos. Print images with smooth gradations and colors closer to those as displayed on the screen. Perceptual (People, Dark Areas) Color matching optimized for printing skin tone and dark areas attractively in subdued, dark photos. For printing indoor shots of people or evening scenes attractively.
Print quality and color settings Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment You can print in the colors that look best when viewed under the light where the printed image will be displayed. There are two ways to adjust the color tone for the ambient light, as follows. By selecting color tones on Charts before printing On the printed Chart, note the number of the set of colors with the desired color tone and enter this number in the printer driver before printing.
Print quality and color settings Printing Photos in Monochrome The following settings are available for monochrome printing. Main Easy Settings Print Photo A mode optimized for printing monochrome images with Target (Monochrome) maximum expressiveness through simple operations. Choosing Photo (Monochrome) in Easy Settings applies image processing to keep color ink use to an absolute minimum, suppressing color shift and achieving consistent gray balance.
Print quality and color settings Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.539) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Print quality and color settings 6. 7. Click Line Drawing/Text in the E Print Priority list. Click Standard (600dpi) in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 8. 9. Click Monochrome in the G Color Mode list. To adjust the brightness and contrast, click H Color Settings. Note • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.254) 10.
Print quality and color settings Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. Choose the original size in the C Paper Size list. Click F OK to close the dialog box.
Print quality and color settings 7. 8. 9. 10. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Line Drawing in the E Print Priority list. Click Standard(600dpi) in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 11. 12. Click Monochrome in the H Color Mode list. To adjust the brightness and contrast, click I Set.
Print quality and color settings 13. Access the Page Setup pane. 14. 15. Conrm the settings of A Media Source and C Page Size. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Print quality and color settings Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS 9) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. Choose the original size in the A Page Size list. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Click I OK to close the dialog box. In the application menu, choose Print.
Print quality and color settings 7. 8. 9. 10. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Line Drawing in the F Print Priority list. Click Standard(600dpi) in the G Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the G Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 11. 12. Click Monochrome in the H Color Mode list. To adjust brightness and contrast, click I Set.
Print quality and color settings 13. Access the Finishing pane. 14. 15. Conrm the selection in A Media Source. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
Print quality and color settings Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.
Print quality and color settings 7. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. 8. On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item C Cyan D Magenta Description Correct color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan , Magenta , and Yellow . E Yellow 9. F Brightness Adjust the brightness of printed images while keeping the darkest and lightest portions intact.
Print quality and color settings 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 11. 12. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Media Source, and so on. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Print quality and color settings Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Print quality and color settings 8. 9. 10. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Print quality and color settings 11. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item C Cyan D Magenta Description Correct color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan , Magenta , and Yellow . E Yellow F Brightness Adjust the brightness of printed images while keeping the darkest and lightest portions intact. G Contrast Adjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other. For soft gradation, decrease the contrast.
Print quality and color settings Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. Choose the original size in the A Page Size list. 7. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
Print quality and color settings 8. 9. 10. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. Click I Set to display the Color Settingsdialog box.
Print quality and color settings 11. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item C Cyan D Magenta Description Correct color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan , Magenta , and Yellow . E Yellow F Brightness Adjust the brightness of printed images while keeping the darkest and lightest portions intact. G Contrast Adjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other. For soft gradation, decrease the contrast.
Print quality and color settings Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. Click Monochrome (Photo) in the G Color Mode list.
Print quality and color settings 7. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. 8. 9. 10. On the Gray Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. 11. 12. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Media Source, and so on. Close the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Print quality and color settings Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the print target in the B Format for list. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Print quality and color settings 8. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 9. Click Monochrome (Photo) in the H Color Mode list. Note • Monochrome (Photo) may not be available for all types of paper. 10. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 11. 12. On the Gray Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box.
Print quality and color settings 13. Access the Page Setup pane. 14. 15. Conrm the settings of A Media Source and C Page Size. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Print quality and color settings Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Mac OS 9) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. Choose the original size in the A Page Size list. 7. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Print quality and color settings 8. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 9. Click Monochrome (Photo) in the H Color Mode list. Note • Monochrome (Photo) may not be available for all types of paper. 10. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 11. On the Gray Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired.
Print quality and color settings 12. Access the Finishing pane. 13. 14. Conrm the selection in A Media Source. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
Print quality and color settings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.
Print quality and color settings 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application software. In this case, click ISO A3. 8. 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 10. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”.
Print quality and color settings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. 8.
Print quality and color settings 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Print quality and color settings 12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. 13. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.558) 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Print quality and color settings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A3. 7. 8.
Print quality and color settings 9. 10. 11. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 12. Specify additional printing conditions.
Print quality and color settings Printing Ofce Documents (Windows) This topic describes how to print ofce documents based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing software or spreadsheet programs Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5.
Print quality and color settings 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setupsheet. 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 8. 9. Select sheets in the L Media Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.507) 10. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Print quality and color settings Printing Ofce Documents (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print ofce documents based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Print quality and color settings 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Sheets in the A Media Source list. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 12. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.558) 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
Print quality and color settings Printing Ofce Documents (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print ofce documents based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original.
Print quality and color settings 9. 10. 11. Access the Finishing pane. Click Cut Sheet in the A Media Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.584) 12. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
Print quality and color settings Printing Photos and Images (Windows) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Photo image from a digital camera Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Print quality and color settings 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". 8. 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm), and then click OK. 10. Specify additional printing conditions.
Print quality and color settings Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Photo image from a digital camera Page Size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper Type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper Width: 10 inches (254 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list.
Print quality and color settings 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer. Note • The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool.
Print quality and color settings 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 13.
Print quality and color settings Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Photo image from a digital camera Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0mm) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 10"x12".
Print quality and color settings 7. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper. In the C Media Type setting, choose the type of paper for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Coated Paper, and so on. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer.
Print quality and color settings 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 12. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.584) 13.
Print quality and color settings Printing Photos in Monochrome (Windows) This topic describes how to print photos in monochrome based on the following example. • • • • • Original: Photo image from a digital camera Page size: 10×12 inches Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Print quality and color settings 5. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Photo (Monochrome) in the E Print Target list. Caution • Photo (Monochrome) may not be available for all types of paper. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the E Print Target list by clicking F View Settings. 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". 8. 9.
Print quality and color settings Printing Photos in Monochrome (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print photos in monochrome based on the following example. • • • • • Original: Photo image from a digital camera Page size: 10×12 inches Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the print target in the B Format for list.
Print quality and color settings 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper. In the A Media Type setting, choose the type of paper for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Coated Paper, and so on. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer.
Print quality and color settings 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 13.
Print quality and color settings Printing Photos in Monochrome (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print photos in monochrome based on the following example. • • • • • Original: Photo image from a digital camera Page size: 10×12 inches Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 10"x12".
Print quality and color settings 7. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper. In the C Media Type setting, choose the type of paper for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Coated Paper, and so on. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer.
Print quality and color settings 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane to update the printer information. 12. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.584) 13.
Printing enlargements or reductions Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Fit Media Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Fit Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width, as desired.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Scaling Enlarge or reduce originals by a particular amount, as desired. For instructions on entering a scaling value to resize originals, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. For instructions on printing enlargements of scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER, refer to the following topic. • Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) (→P.317) • Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X) (→P.
Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditions you specify for that folder. This processing sequence is called the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy function.
Printing enlargements or reductions Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X) Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically enlarged according to printing conditions you specify for that folder. This processing sequence is called the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy function.
Printing enlargements or reductions Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER. For instructions on assigning scanning and sending settings to the Favorites button, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paperr width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Important • In borderless printing, you cannot resize originals by entering a scaling value. 1. 2. 3.
Printing enlargements or reductions 8. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 9. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 10. 11. 12. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click ISO A4 in the G Media Size list. Click F Scaling and enter “120.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Important • In borderless printing, you cannot resize originals by entering a scaling value. 1.
Printing enlargements or reductions 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm).
Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. 14. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click G Scaling and enter “120.” Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper will not be printed.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Important • In borderless printing, you cannot resize originals by entering a scaling value. 1. 2.
Printing enlargements or reductions 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the print target in the F Print Target list. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-here, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm).
Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Access the Page Setup pane. 13. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 14. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Printing enlargements or reductions 15. Click F Scaling and enter “120.” Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper will not be printed. • If the original size after enlargement or reduction is smaller than the paper size, the original is printed in the upper-left corner. In this case, you can center originals by selecting F Print Centered on the Finishing pane. 16.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Printing enlargements or reductions 7. 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 9. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the B Borderless Printing check box. 10. Click E Fit Roll Paper Width.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Printing enlargements or reductions 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. 14. 15. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click F Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll paper width, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In A Page Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 7. 8.
Printing enlargements or reductions 9. 10. 11. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Access the Page Setup pane. 13. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 14. 15. 16. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click E Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Printing enlargements or reductions 7. 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 9. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. 10. 11. 12. 13. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the D Fit Media Size check box. Click ISO A3 in the G Media Size list. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Printing enlargements or reductions 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. 14. 15. 16. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Make sure E Fit Media Size is selected. Click ISO A3 in the I Media Size list. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In A Page Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4.
Printing enlargements or reductions 9. 10. 11. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Access the Page Setup pane. 13. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 14. 15. 16. 17. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Make sure D Fit Media Size is selected. Click ISO A3 in the H Media Size list. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing.
Printing at full size Printing at full size Printing on Oversized Paper Except in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to your selected paper size minus the space for a margin. (→P.141) To print documents or images you prepare without a margin at actual size, use an oversized paper size. For example, to print a A4-sized original without a margin at A4 size, print it on paper larger than A4 size and cut away the excess margin.
Printing at full size Note • Oversized printing (selecting Oversize in Page Size ) is only available in Windows. For oversized printing on sheets, choose Cut Sheet as the media source. • To perform oversized printing on a Macintosh computer, you must specify a non-standard page size and print on it. • To specify a non-standard paper size in oversized printing, register the paper size as a Custom Media Size. Oversized printing is not available with “Custom Size.” (→P.
Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper. Important • Borderless printing is only available with rolls.
Printing at full size Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note • Not all page sizes are available. • Even if you prepare originals of the same size as the paper size, the originals are automatically enlarged when you print borderlessly in combination with resizing originals to match the paper size. This may affect image quality.
Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • • • • • 1. Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Create the original in the source application 3 mm (0.12 in) larger on each side than 254.0×304.8 mm (10 × 12 in) -that is, 260.0×310.8 mm (10.2 × 12.
Printing at full size 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14.
Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)-Borderless Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. Select the printer in the B Format for list.
Printing at full size 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Page Setup pane. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm).
Printing at full size 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)-Borderless Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. In D Print Area Setting, click H For Broderless Printing.
Printing at full size 9. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 10. 11. Select the print target in the F Print Target list. 12. 13. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Finishing pane. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm).
Printing at full size 14. Access the Page Setup pane. 15. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 16. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • • • • • Document: Any Type Page Size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 6. 7.
Printing at full size 8. 9. 10. 11. Click OK to close the Media Size Options dialog box. Click Oversize - ISO A4 in the A Page Size list. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. Select the printer in the B Format for list.
Printing at full size 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Printing at full size 12. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 - Oversize. 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. In D Print Area Setting, click G For printing oversizes. 8. 9.
Printing at full size 10. Access the Finishing pane. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper.
Borderless Printing Fit Media Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. Note • The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3 mm (0.12 in) past the dimensions of the paper on each side. The 3 mm portion beyond the edge on each side is not printed. For instructions on borderless printing of photos, images, and other documents to match the paper size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper.
Borderless Printing Scale to t Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width. Note • You can combine this function with rotating pages 90 degrees before printing so that the original width (relative to portrait orientation) matches the roll paper width in borderless printing.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper. Important • Borderless printing is only available with rolls.
Borderless Printing Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note • Not all page sizes are available. • Even if you prepare originals of the same size as the paper size, the originals are automatically enlarged when you print borderlessly in combination with resizing originals to match the paper size. This may affect image quality.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • • • • • 1. Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Create the original in the source application 3 mm (0.12 in) larger on each side than 254.0×304.8 mm (10 × 12 in) -that is, 260.0×310.8 mm (10.2 × 12.
Borderless Printing 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)-Borderless Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. Select the printer in the B Format for list.
Borderless Printing 10. Access the Page Setup pane. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Borderless Printing 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)-Borderless Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. In D Print Area Setting, click H For Broderless Printing.
Borderless Printing 9. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 10. 11. Select the print target in the F Print Target list. 12. 13. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Finishing pane. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm).
Borderless Printing 14. Access the Page Setup pane. 15. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 16. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • • • • • 1. Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size.
Borderless Printing 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3.
Borderless Printing 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-here, 10 in. (254.0mm).
Borderless Printing 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 14. 15. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the H Borderless Printing check box. This ensures that F Fit Roll Paper Width is automatically selected in D Enlarged/Reduced Printing. 16. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. In A Page Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4.
Borderless Printing 8. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the F Print Target list. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Finishing pane. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm).
Borderless Printing 13. Access the Page Setup pane. 14. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 15. 16. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the G Borderless Printing check box. This ensures that E Fit Roll Paper Width is automatically selected in C Enlarged/Reduced Printing. 17. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • • • • • 1. Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size.
Borderless Printing 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14. 15.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3.
Borderless Printing 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm).
Borderless Printing 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. On the Page Setup pane, select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the H Borderless Printing check box. Click E Fit Media Size under D Enlarged/Reduced Printing. In I Media Size, click the paper size. In this case, click 10"x12" - Borderless.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 10"x12".
Borderless Printing 8. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the F Print Target list. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Finishing pane. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm).
Borderless Printing 13. Access the Page Setup pane. 14. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the G Borderless Printing check box. Click D Fit Media Size under C Enlarged/Reduced Printing. In H Media Size, click the paper size. In this case, click 10"x12" - Borderless.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) You can create vertical or horizontal banners by printing originals that are in banner format on rolls. Originals created in Microsoft Word or other applications in your preferred size can be enlarged to ll the width of roll paper by completing simple printer driver settings.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes By specifying the paper size, you can print on non-standard sizes of paper. There are two ways to print on non-standard paper sizes, as follows. Registering non-standard paper size in the printer driver After you register non-standard paper sizes, they are listed with standard sizes so that you can choose them anytime as needed.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) This topic describes two ways to print on non-standard paper sizes. • Printing by using Custom Size (→P.397) • Printing by using Custom Media Size (→P.399) Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Scanned image Page size: Square of non-standard dimensions (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7. 8. 9. 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Cut Sheet in the L Media Source list. Click Custom Size in the A Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. Complete the following settings in the Custom Size Settings dialog box. 1. Select mm or inch in Units. 2. Enter “430” (16.9 in) in both Width and Height. 11. 12. Click OK to close the Custom Size Settings dialog box.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing by using Custom Media Size This section describes how to print using Custom Media Size based on the following example. First, register a non-standard paper size called “430 mm Square” as a Custom Media Size. • • • • • Document: Scanned image Page size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) 1. 2. 3. 4. Load the square paper (430 × 430 mm [16.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 8. 9. Click O Size Options to display the Media Size Options dialog box. Complete the following settings in the Media Size Options dialog box. 1. Enter a desired paper name in Custom Media Size Name. “430 mm Square” is used in this example. 2. Select mm or inch in Units. 3. Enter “430” (16.9 in) in both Width and Height.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print after registering “Custom Media Size” based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in “Custom Media Size”. • • • • • Document: Scanned image Page size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 13. Access the Main pane. 14. 15. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the E Print Target list. 16. Access the Page Setup pane. 17. 18. 19. Click Cut Sheet in the A Media Source list. In D Easy Settings, make sure “430*430” is displayed, as registered in Page Setup.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS 9) This section describes how to print using Custom Media Size based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in Custom Media Size. Document: • • • • • Document: Scanned image Page size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 9. 10. Access the Page Attribute dialog box. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click “430*430”, the size you registered. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. In D Print Area Setting, click E Standard. 16. 17. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click Cut Sheet in the E Standard list. Click I OK to close the dialog box. Choose Print in the application menu.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 18. Access the Finishing pane. 19. 20. Click Cut Sheet in the A Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • • • • • Document: A horizontal banner created in Microsoft Word Page size: Non-standard (100 × 500 mm [3.4 × 19.7in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 in (406.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 8. 9. 10. Click Add to add the paper size of “My Horizontal Banner.” Click OK to close the Media Size Options dialog box. Close the printer driver dialog box. Note • You can also specify a Custom Size as the paper size. Note that Custom Size settings are not available after you exit the application. For more information, see “Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows)”. (→P.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Poster (Text, Illustrations) in the E Print Target list. 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size you registered, "My Horizontal Banner." Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 9. 10. 11. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. After you click E Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 16-in. Roll (406.4mm), and then click OK. 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • • • • • Document: An original designed for a horizontal banner Page size: Non-standard (100 × 500 mm [3.4 × 19.7 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7. Specify the margins by entering “0.3” in Printer Margins. Here, measurements are entered in centimeters. 8. 9. Click OK to close the Custom Page Sizes dialog box. In the C Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click "100*500", the size you registered. 10. 11. In D Orientation, click the icon of the document in landscape orientation. Click F OK to close the dialog box.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 5. Access the Page Setup pane. 6. 7. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 8. 9. 10. 11. In C Page Size, make sure "100*500" is displayed, as registered in Page Setup.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • • • • • Document: An original designed for a horizontal banner Page size: Non-standard (100×500 mm, [3.9×19.7 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) The steps to print a vertical or horizontal banner are as follows. 1.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Under F Media Size, enter “100” in G Wid. and “500” in H Hght. Click J Add to add the paper size of “My Horizontal Banner.” Access the Page Attribute dialog box. In the A Page Size list, click the size you added, “My Horizontal Banner.” In B Orientation, click the icon of the document in landscape orientation. Click I OK to close the dialog box.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Print the banner Follow these steps to print the banner using the corresponding banner settings. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. 4. 5. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 6. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. After conrming that E Easy Settings is selected, click POP in the F Print Target list. Access the Finishing pane.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Access the Page Setup pane. In B Page Size, make sure “My Horizontal Banner” is displayed, as registered in Media Design. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other By arranging originals from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or web browser screen shots next to each other on single sheets, you can create highly expressive presentation materials, easy-to-understand meeting materials, and a variety of other printed documents.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple les-even multiple source applications-in a single-page layout. Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this function. For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics. • Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) (→P.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Roll paper (banner) Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet To conserve paper, you can print several pages of the original on a single sheet by reducing the original and dividing the sheet into areas for each page. Page Layout Specify a number of pages of the original to print on a single sheet, in a layout of multiple pages per sheet. Note • You can print up to 16 pages of the original on a single sheet. • You can also change the page layout order and print page boundary lines, as desired.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Posters in Sections You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. Page Layout Choose poster printing. For instructions on printing large posters, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Large Posters (Windows) (→P.422) • Printing Large Posters (Mac OS 9) (→P.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Large Posters (Windows) You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. This topic describes how to enlarge an A2 original for printing it in sections on four sheets, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Poster Page size: A2 (420.0×594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A2. 8. 9. 10. 11. Click Manual in the L Media Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the A Page Layout check box. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the B Page Layout list. Note • Follow the steps below to print only a portion of the poster as divided for printing. 1. Click C Set under B Page Layout to display the Pages to Print dialog box.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Large Posters (Mac OS 9) You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. This topic describes how to enlarge an A2 original for printing it in sections on four sheets, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Poster Page size: A2 (420.0 × 594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 10. After conrming that E Easy Settings is selected, click Poster (Graphic Image) in the F Print Target list. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. 12. 13. 14. 15. Select the I Page Layout check box. 16. 17. Click Cut Sheet in the A Media Source list. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the I Page Layout list. In the Pages to Print dialog box, clear the check boxes of any portion you do not want to print. Access the Finishing pane.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) This topic describes how to arrange multiple originals using the Free Layout function. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 5. 6. Select the A Page Layout check box. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.539) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Click Free Layout in the B Page Layout list.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 7. When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) 8. Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Important • Without closing the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1-7 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to use the Free Layout function to arrange multiple originals next to each other before printing. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 4. Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Important • Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1-7 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout help topic. 5. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. 1. 2. 3.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. 1.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the A Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 9. 10. 11. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the A Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7×16.5 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 8. 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 10. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 11. 12. Select the A Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the B Page Layout list. Note • You can select the layout order for placing four pages on a sheet and a frame border in the Page Layout Printing dialog box by clicking C Set. 13.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 8. Access the Main pane. 9. 10. 11. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Select the printing application in the E Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 13. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 14. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. 15.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A3. 7. 8.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Select the I Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the I Page Layout list. Note • You can choose the layout order and specify a boundary line for the four pages in J Layout Direction and K Page Border. 12. Access the Finishing pane. 13. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 14. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 15. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls You can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals relative to roll paper width If you use originals smaller than the roll paper width, you can center them relative to the width when printing. Print Centered Aligns the center of the original with the center of the roll, relative to the width.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets You can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals on sheets If you use paper larger than the original size or print originals after reduction, the printed images may be aligned in the upper-left corner of the paper. In this case, you can center originals on sheets when printing.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 7.
Centering originals 8. 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 10. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 11. 12. Select the G Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.00 mm [11.7 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the print target in the B Format for list. 7. 8.
Centering originals 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10-in. Roll. Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Centering originals 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. 14. Select the J Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In A Page Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 7. 8.
Centering originals 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 11. Access the Finishing pane.
Centering originals 12. 13. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 14. 15. Select the F Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) This topic describes how to reduce an original 50% for printing centered on a sheet. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 7.
Centering originals 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 13. 14. Select the G Print Centered check box. Click Match Page Size in the G Media Size list. Click F Scaling and enter “50.” Click Cut Sheet in the L Media Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4/Letter Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: Non-standard 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the C Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 6. 7.
Centering originals 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Cut Sheet in the A Media Source list. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 11. 12. Select the J Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4/Letter Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: Non-standard 1. Choose Page Setup from the source application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 6. 7.
Centering originals 8. Access the Page Setup pane. 9. Make sure B Page Size shows the original size as specied in Page Setup in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 10. Access the Finishing pane.
Centering originals 11. 12. 13. Click Cut Sheet in the A Media Source list. Select the F Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.585) Important • If you have selected Cut Sheet as the media source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size.
Conserving roll paper Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) When originals are printed in portrait orientation, the original is rotated 90 degrees before printing if it ts within the roll width. This enables you to conserve paper.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) You can print without feeding the paper for blank portions of originals if there are top and bottom margins in originals. This enables you to conserve as much paper as the size of the margins.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5.
Conserving roll paper 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 7. 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 9. 10. 11. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the I No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
Conserving roll paper 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Conserving roll paper 11. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 12. 13. Select the K No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. Conrm the print settings, and click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Conserving roll paper 8. 9. 10. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 11. 12. Select the H No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.
Conserving roll paper 7. 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 9. 10. Select the K Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page Size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.
Conserving roll paper 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Conserving roll paper 11. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 12. 13. Select the L Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.
Conserving roll paper 8. 9. 10. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 11. 12. Select the I Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing.
Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Using this printer, you can print ne lines and text clearly and sharply. It’s easy to produce highly precise drawings from CAD applications. For instructions on CAD printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) (→P.284) • Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X) (→P.286) • Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9) (→P.
Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.
Printing CAD Drawings 7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application software. In this case, click ISO A3. 8. 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 10. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.507) 11. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. 8.
Printing CAD Drawings 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Printing CAD Drawings 12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. 13. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.558) 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A3.
Printing CAD Drawings 7. 8. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that E Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Line Drawing) in the F Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the F Print Target list by clicking G View set. 9. 10. 11. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list.
Printing CAD Drawings 12. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.584) 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks You can add watermarks (background images) to documents that require special handling. Watermark Watermarks are applied to all pages of your document. Important • Watermarks are not printed if you select poster as the type of page layout.
Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation You can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of the paper for printing. Orientation Paper is usually loaded in the printer in portrait orientation. When you have an original in landscape orientation, you can specify the printing orientation so that the original is printed in landscape orientation. Rotate 180 degrees The original is rotated 180 degrees to print it upside down.
Other useful settings Using Favorites You can register print settings as “favorites” to reuse settings from a particular job that met your expectations, or settings for a particular page size that you will use repeatedly. Favorites Registering a favorite for later use. You can choose the settings you have registered from a list before printing, and you can check the settings details. Note • You can also save the favorite settings as les.
Other useful settings Printing from Photoshop You can print images in the Adobe RGB color space that you have created in Photoshop, the Adobe Systems photo retouching application. Using the dedicated Photoshop printer driver plug-in (provided with the printer) makes it easy to print Adobe RGB images more attractively. • Using the Plug-in to Print (→P.488) • Using the Printer Driver to Print (→P.
Other useful settings Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals You can print a variety of source documents from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or screen shots from web browsers after composing an original with them using PosterArtist. Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. Edit Using PosterArtist PosterArtist offers a wide range of features, including features to insert source documents in posters and compose an original with them.
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as how to print a cut line to cut the paper manually. Note • Auto cut function is activated on the printer by factory default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps below to reactivate the function after it is disabled, or to change the setting for printing a cut line instead. 1. 2. 3.
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as how to print a cut line to cut the paper manually. Note • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by factory default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps below to reactivate the function once disabled, or select the setting for printing a cut guideline instead. 1.
Other useful settings 8. Access the Main pane. 9. 10. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 11. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the H Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer Click C Set to display the Media Detailed Settingsdialog box. to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. Important • If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the printer, change the auto cut setting on the printer Control Panel. 12. 13.
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as how to print a cut line to cut the paper manually. Note • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by factory default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps below to reactivate the function once disabled, or select the setting for printing a cut guideline instead. 1. 2.
Other useful settings 8. Access the Main pane. 9. 10. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 11. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the H Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer Click D Set to display the Media Detailed Settingsdialog box. to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. Important • If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the printer, change the auto cut setting on the printer Control Panel. 12. 13.
Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: An original in landscape orientation Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6.
Other useful settings 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 8. 9. 10. In H Orientation, click J Landscape. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 11. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: An original in landscape orientation Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1.
Other useful settings 10. Access the Page Setup pane. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Other useful settings 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: An original in landscape orientation Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Other useful settings 10. Access the Finishing pane. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing.
Other useful settings Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) This topic describes how to print ofce documents with a watermark (in this case, “FILE COPY”) based on the following example. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page size: A2 (420.0 × 594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.4 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Other useful settings 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application software. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 8. 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 10. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 11. 12. Select the D Watermark check box.
Other useful settings Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print ofce documents with a watermark (in this case, “FILE COPY”) based on the following example. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page size: A2 (420.0 × 594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.4 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original.
Other useful settings 8. After conrming that E Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Line Drawing) in the F Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the F Print Target list by clicking G View set.. 9. 10. 11. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm).
Other useful settings 12. 13. Select the C Watermark check box. Click FILE COPY in the D Watermarks list. Note • To create your own, original watermark, click E Edit Watermark. Refer to the printer driver help for instructions on modifying watermarks to create your own. 14. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.584) 15. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing.
Windows Software Windows Printer Driver Settings (Windows) For instructions on accessing the Windows printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) (→P.539) • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) (→P.206) For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.
Windows • Support Sheet (Windows) (→P.527) You can view support information and the user’s manual. • Device Settings Sheet (Windows) (→P.528) You can display settings for optional equipment installed on the printer and see the printer driver version. imagePROGRAF Free Layout is a feature for freely arranging originals from various source applications on a single page as desired before printing. For details, see Free Layout Guide .
Windows Conrming Print Settings (Windows) There are two ways to conrm the print settings, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.509) • Checking a print preview (→P.510) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, and Layout sheets. By checking images and numerical values in the preview, you can conrm current settings for the page size, orientation, media source, layout, and so on.
Windows Note • To conrm the Print Target specied in Easy Settings, click F View Settings on the Main sheet to display the View Settings dialog box. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. When you activate this feature, PageComposer is launched before printing. Conrming how documents will be printed this way helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see “Previewing Images Before Printing (Windows)”. (→P.
Windows Previewing Images Before Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. Select the L Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.539) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. When you attempt to print, the PageComposer window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.
Windows Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Windows) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver settings for the media source and media type. Note • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.516) , click Get Information by Media Type.
Windows Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows) The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to conrm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Favorites sheets. Button A Copy Corresponding Utility Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste the settings information into a le created with a text editor or similar application.
Windows Using Favorites (Windows) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. 1. 2. 3. 4. Choose Print in the application menu. 5. 6. Click H Add to display the Add dialog box. 7. Click OK to close the Add dialog box. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.539) Complete the print settings.
Windows Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. In the A Favorites, choose the favorite you registered. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.539) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. Note • To import a favorite, click I Import and specify the favorite le. 5. 6.
Windows Main Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Main sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main sheet, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. Conguration using Easy Settings Setting Item A Media Type Description Select the paper type.
Windows Setting Item Description M Status Monitor Click to start imagePROGRAF Status Monitor , which enables you to conrm the status of the printer and print jobs. You can also set up email notication if printer errors occur by completing the Email Notice settings. For details, refer to the Status Monitor help. N About Click to conrm version information for the printer driver. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values.
Windows Conguration using Advanced Settings Setting Item A Media Type Description Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.169) B Get Information Click to display the Get Information dialog box, which shows media types and sizes by media source, as specied on the printer. When you select a media source, your selection is applied to the printer driver settings for the media source, media type, and roll width.
Windows Setting Item Description M Status Monitor Click to start imagePROGRAF Status Monitor , which enables you to conrm the status of the printer and print jobs. You can also set up email notication if printer errors occur by completing the Email Notice settings. For details, refer to the Status Monitor help. N About Click to conrm version information for the printer driver. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values.
Windows Page Setup Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Page Setupsheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Page Size Select the page size as specied in the source application. For details on available page sizes, see “Paper Sizes”. (→P.175) B Borderless Printing Borderless printing is available if Roll Paper is selected in the L Media Source list. Choose from the following options when this setting is activated.
Windows Setting Item Description H Orientation Choose the printing orientation. Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (→P.486) K Rotate Page 90 degrees Activate this setting to rotate the document image by 90 degrees before printing. Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (→P.460) (Conserve Paper) L Media Source Choose how paper is supplied. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main sheet.
Windows Layout Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Layout sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item A Page Layout C Set D Watermark Description Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (→P.420) Printing Posters in Sections (→P.421) Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (→P.417) Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (→P.
Windows Setting Item Description M Special Settings If the printing results are not as you expected, click this option to change how printing is processed. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values.
Windows Gray Adjustment Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Gray Adjustment sheet. Gray Adjustment On the Gray Adjustment sheet, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Note • To display the Gray Adjustment sheet, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.516) , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings. • Monochrome (Photo) is not available for all types of paper.
Windows Favorites Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Favoritessheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Favorites Printing favorites you have created are listed with Default Settings favorites. Using Favorites (→P.487) B Settings Details Displays details of the favorite selected in the A Favorites . C Comment Displays notes registered in the favorite.
Windows Utility Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Utilitysheet. For details on the utilities, refer to the relevant utility help. Button Corresponding Utility A Maintenance Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor , which offers the following maintenance for the printer.
Windows Support Sheet (Windows) On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user’s manual. Button Corresponding Utility A Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can nd the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. B User Manual Click to view the printer user’s manual. This function requires the user’s manual to be installed on your computer.
Windows Device Settings Sheet (Windows) Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Settings sheet is for conguring the printer, and it is an extension of the printer driver. The following settings are available on the Device Settings sheet. Setting Item A About 528 Software Description You can display version information for the printer driver.
Windows Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (Windows) This topic describes how to use PosterArtist to compose originals from multiple applications, creating a poster layout for printing. Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.539) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Windows 5. 6. 7. Select the A Page Layout check box. Click in the Edit Using PosterArtist in the B Page Layout list. When you attempt to print, PosterArtist starts up and the PageCapture window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) 8. 9. Choose the page to load in PosterArtist. Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired.
Windows Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows) This topic describes how to print Adobe RGB images based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop Page Size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll Paper Width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Important • In Photoshop, select no color-matching. • In the printer driver settings, select Driver Matching Mode and choose Adobe RGB in Color Space. 1.
Windows 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper. 9. 10. 11. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the E Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Windows 19. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". 20. 21. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm), and then click OK. 22. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Windows imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. Two screens are available in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor : “Printer List” shows a list of printers, and “Status Monitor” shows details for each printer. • You can view a list of the printers for which printer drivers have been installed on your computer, printers connected to your computer, and printers found on the network.
Windows imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility is a utility to establish communication between the printer and your computer by completing relevant settings. After the printer is installed, for example, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility to complete the network settings initially. • Starting imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility will show a list of printers found on the network.
Windows Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Install imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer as follows: Important • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista, you must log on with administrative rights equivalent to the “Administrator” account. 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. On the Setup Menu window, click Install Individual Software. Click Install in imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.
Windows Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Important • To congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account. We recommend that your network administrator congure the network settings.
Windows Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access is an application that links photos from Canon digital cameras and other image les on your computer with various other applications. • Simply select an image and click the icon of the application you want to start to launch the application. • You can also print from Digital Photo Front-Access.
Windows Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) 1. 2. Choose Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Select the printer, and then display the printer driver dialog box. Note • The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies depending on the source application. In some cases, when you select the printer, a sheet for conguring the printer driver is added to the dialog box. In the following case, click Preferences.
Windows Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the source application, changes you make to the settings will only apply temporarily to that application. Because these are sizes you specify temporarily in the printer driver, the sizes will not be available after you exit the application. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from the Windows system menu. see “Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows)”. (→P.
Windows Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) 1. 2. Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). 3. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. name of this printer.
Windows Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will apply to all applications you use for printing. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from applications. see “Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows)”. (→P.
Windows Color Settings Sheet: Color (Windows) In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. Color Adjustment : color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.
Windows Setting Item Description J Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.254) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to.
Windows Matching sheet: Driver Matching Mode On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching, to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list. Note • To display the Matching sheet, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.516) , click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click the Matching sheet.
Windows Matching sheet: ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode, and Host ICM Mode On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching, to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode, or Host ICM Mode on the Matching Mode sheet. Note • To display the Matching sheet, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.
Windows Matching sheet: Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. The following options are available when you select Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) in the Matching Mode list.
Windows Setting Item Description E Chart Number In Chart , select the number of the pattern with your desired colors. F Lighting Source Type Select the light source measured using the Eye-One spectrophotometer. G Color Temperature Select the value measured using the Eye-One spectrophotometer. Light Source Check Tool The Light Source Check Tool enables you to print Chart. Setting Item Description A Printer The printer name is displayed here. B Media Type Select the type of paper, as desired.
Windows Color Settings Sheet: Monochrome (Windows) The following settings are available on the Color Settings sheet for monochrome printing. Color Adjustment : monochrome On the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.516) , click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings.
Windows Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.254) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to. Note • To display the Object Adjustment dialog box, click Object Adjustment on the Color Adjustment sheet.
Windows Conrming the Print Image Before Printing The preview screen displayed before printing enables you to see the original image just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs helps prevent printing errors. For instructions on previewing print jobs, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Previewing Images Before Printing (Windows) (→P.511) • Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS X) (→P.
Windows Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.516) , click Settings by Media Type. Setting Item Description A Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.
Windows Media Size Options Dialog Box (Windows) In the Media Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Media Size. The sizes you dene are listed with standard media sizes for selection later as needed. Note • To display the Media Size Options dialog box, on the Page Setup Sheet (Windows) (→P.520) , click Media Size Options. Setting Item Description A Media Size List Shows the names and sizes of paper that can be used with the printer driver.
Windows Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditions you specify for that folder. This processing sequence is called the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy function.
Windows Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
Windows Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows) If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Note • To display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Layout Sheet (Windows) (→P.522) , click Special Settings. Setting Item Description A FineZoom Settings This function is used in large-format printing. Normally, choose Auto .
Windows View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Windows) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.516) , click View Settings by Print Target. Setting Item Description A Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application). B Name Identies the item selected in Print Target by its name and an icon.
Mac OS X Mac OS X Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X) For instructions on accessing the Mac OS X printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) (→P.578) For information on the Mac OS X printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.565) You can specify the media type, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings.
Mac OS X Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X) There are two ways to conrm what printing conditions have been specied, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.559) • Checking a print preview (→P.560) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Utility, and Additional Settings panes.
Mac OS X Note • To conrm the Print Target specied in Easy Settings, click F View set. on the Main pane to display the View settings dialog box. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs beforehand helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see “Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Mac OS X Checking the Layout Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen. While viewing this screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. Preview (Macintosh) Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this function. For instructions on how to check the layout before printing, refer to the following topics: • Checking the Layout Before Printing (Mac OS X) (→P.
Mac OS X Checking the Layout Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Preview function. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. 4. 5. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Preview. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu.
Mac OS X Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. 2. 3. In the application menu, choose Print. Click Preview to open the preview window. Check the layout and other aspects of the printing image, and then click Print to start printing. Note • “Preview” is provided as a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation.
Mac OS X Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Mac OS X) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver media type setting. Note • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.565) , click Get Information by Media Type. Setting Item A Media Source 564 Software Description Shows the Media Source supported by the printer, as well as the type of paper loaded.
Mac OS X Main Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. Conguration using Easy Settings Setting Item A Media Type Description Select the paper type.
Mac OS X Conguration using Advanced Settings Setting Item A Media Type Description Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.169) B Get Information Click to display the Get Information dialog box, which shows media types specied on the printer for each media source. When you select a media source, your selection is applied to the printer driver settings for the media source and media type.
Mac OS X Page Setup Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Media Source Choose how paper is supplied. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in A Media Type in the Main pane. B Roll Paper Width Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. Unknown is displayed if the printer cannot detect the roll paper width.
Mac OS X Setting Item J Print Centered Description Activate this setting to print document images in the center of the paper. Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (→P.443) Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (→P.444) K No Spaces at Top or Bottom Activate this setting to print the next image skipping blank areas above and below printable data in documents, which enables you to conserve the paper. Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (→P.
Mac OS X Utility Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Utilitypane. Setting Item Description A Set Click to display the Printer dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning • Head alignment adjustment • Feed amount adjustment B View Click to start imagePROGRAF Printmonitor , which enables you to view the status of print jobs.
Mac OS X Gray Adjustment Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Gray Adjustment pane. Gray Adjustment On the Gray Adjustment pane, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Note • To display the Gray Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.565) , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings. • Monochrome (Photo) is not available for all types of paper.
Mac OS X Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Additional Settings pane. Setting Item Description A Data Send Method Choose how print data is sent to the printer. • B Send Print Data Immediately to Printer • C Send All Print Data as Batch to Printer D Send job to Click to display the Send job to dialog box, which enables you to specify how print jobs are stored on the printer’s hard disk.
Mac OS X Support Pane (Mac OS X) On the Support pane, you can view support information and the user’s manual. Button Corresponding Utility A Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can nd the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. B User Manual Click to view the printer user’s manual. This function requires the user’s manual to be installed on your computer.
Mac OS X Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print Adobe RGB images based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll Width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Important • Do not set up color-matching in Photoshop. • In the printer driver, specify Driver Correction and set Color Space to Adobe RGB. 1. In Photoshop, create an image in the Adobe RGB color space.
Mac OS X 8. 9. 10. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the E Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click Matching to display the Matching pane. In Mode, click Driver Correction. In Color Space, click Adobe RGB.
Mac OS X 18. 19. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-here, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 20. Make sure the page size as specied in Photoshop is shown in C Page Size -in this case, 10"x12". 21.
Mac OS X imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. • • • • Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor. You can check the status of print jobs, cancel jobs, and manage them as needed. If a printer error occurs, you can investigate the corrective action immediately. You can also set up automatic email notication of any printer problems or errors to email addresses you designate in advance.
Mac OS X Note • If the status of the desired printer is not shown in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor, select the printer again as follows. 1. Make sure the printer is on and connected to the network or to a local port. 2. In the Printer menu, select the name of the desired printer. After the printer is detected, the printer status is shown. 3. If information about the printer is not shown in step 2, choose Search Printer in the Printer menu. 4.
Mac OS X Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) 1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range of pages, number of copies, and so on. 2. Select the printer in the Printer list. 3. Click Print to start printing.
Mac OS X Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS X) In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. Color Adjustment pane: color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.
Mac OS X Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.254) Matching pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching, to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Note • To display the Matching pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.565) , click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Matching. Setting Item Description A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired.
Mac OS X Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Color Settings pane for monochrome printing. Color Adjustment pane: monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.565) , click Color Settings in Advanced Settings.
Mac OS X Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.565) , click Settings by Media Type. Setting Item Description A Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.
Mac OS X View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS X) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.565) , click View Settings by Print Target. Setting Item Description A Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application). B Name Identies the item selected in Print Target by its name and an icon.
Mac OS 9 Mac OS 9 Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9) For instructions on accessing the Mac OS 9 printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9) (→P.603) For information on the Mac OS 9 printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.588) You can specify the number of copies, page range, media type, color processing, print quality, and print preview.
Mac OS 9 Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9) There are two ways to conrm what printing conditions have been specied, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.585) • Checking a print preview (→P.586) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Finishing, Utility, and Additional Settings panes.
Mac OS 9 Note • To conrm the Print Target specied in Easy Settings, click G View set. on the Main pane to display the View set. dialog box. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs beforehand helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see “Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
Mac OS 9 Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. 2. 3. In the application menu, choose Print. Click Preview to open the preview window. Check the layout and other aspects of the printing image, and then click Print this page to start printing. Note • “Preview” is provided as a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation.
Mac OS 9 Main Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. Conguration using Easy Settings Setting Item Description A Copies Enter the number of copies to print, in a range of “1-999.” B Page Specify the pages to print.
Mac OS 9 Conguration using Advanced Settings Setting Item Description A Copies Enter the number of copies to print, in a range of “1-999.” B Page Specify the pages to print. • All Pages • From and To C Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.169) D Set Click to display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box for ink drying time and other detailed settings based on the paper type.
Mac OS 9 Page Setup Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Roll Paper Width Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. B Page Size Displays the page size, as specied in the source application. For details on paper sizes available from the source application, see “Paper Sizes”. (→P.
Mac OS 9 Setting Item Description J Layout Direction This setting is available when I Page Layout is selected. Here, you can specify the orientation of multiple pages to be printed on a single sheet. K Page Border This setting is available when I Page Layout is selected. Here, you can specify the type of boundary line around each page of multiple pages printed on a single sheet. *1: Selecting poster layout from the I Page Layout list displays a check box for specifying the pages to print.
Mac OS 9 Finishing Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Finishing pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Media Source You can choose the media source. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in C Media Type in the Main Pane (Mac OS 9). (→P.588) B Roll Paper Width Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. Unknown is displayed if the printer cannot detect the roll paper width.
Mac OS 9 Gray Adjustment Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Gray Adjustment pane. Gray Adjustment On the Gray Adjustment pane, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Note • To display the Gray Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.588) , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings. • Monochrome (Photo) is not available for all types of paper.
Mac OS 9 Device Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Device Settings pane. Setting Item A Utility 594 Software Description Click to display the Printer Information dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer.
Mac OS 9 Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Additional Settings pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Background Printing Choose the printing method. Activate this setting by clicking B On to print in the background. Deactivate this setting by clicking C Off to print in the foreground. D Data Send Method Choose how print data is sent to the printer.
Mac OS 9 Using Favorites (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select the printer in Chooser. 6. Click OK to close the Add Favorite dialog box. Choose Print in the application menu. Complete the print settings. In the Favorites list, click Add Favorite to display the Add Favorite dialog box.
Mac OS 9 7. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
Mac OS 9 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print Adobe RGB images based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Important • Do not set up color-matching in Photoshop. • In the printer driver, specify Driver Matching Mode and set Color Space to Adobe RGB. 1.
Mac OS 9 5. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6. 7. Click Image in the F Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the G Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the G Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click Matching to display the Matching pane. In Mode, click Driver Correction. In Color Space, click Adobe RGB.
Mac OS 9 15. Make sure the page size as specied in Photoshop is shown in B Page Size -in this case, 10"x12". 16. Access the Finishing pane. 17. 18. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-here, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in the B Roll Paper Width list, click the L Printer in the Main pane to update the printer information. 19.
Mac OS 9 imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. • • • • Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor. You can check the status of print jobs, cancel jobs, and manage them as needed. If a printer error occurs, you can investigate the corrective action immediately. You can also set up automatic email notication of any printer problems or errors to email addresses you designate in advance.
Mac OS 9 Note • If the status of the desired printer is not shown in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor, select the printer again as follows. 1. Make sure the printer is on and connected to the network or to a local port. 2. In the Printer menu, select the name of the desired printer. After the printer is detected, the printer status is shown. 3. If information about the printer is not shown in step 2, choose Search Printer in the Printer menu. 4.
Mac OS 9 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9) 1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range of pages, number of copies, and so on. 2. Select the printer in the Printer list.
Mac OS 9 3. Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for various methods of printing, including enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on.
Mac OS 9 Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS 9) In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. Color Adjustment pane: color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.
Mac OS 9 Setting Item Description I Gray Tone Adjust the color tone of grays as desired. Choose Cool Black (tinged with blue), Warm Black (tinged with red), and so on. J Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.
Mac OS 9 Matching pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching, to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Note • To display the Matching pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.588) , click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Matching. Setting Item Description A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. B Matching Method Select the matching method that suits the document to be printed.
Mac OS 9 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Color Settings pane for monochrome printing. Color Adjustment pane: monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.588) , click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings.
Mac OS 9 Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.254) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to. Note • To display the Object Adjustment dialog box, on the Color Adjustment pane, click Object Adjustment.
Mac OS 9 Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.588) , click Settings by Media Type. Setting Item Description A Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.
Mac OS 9 Special Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Note • To display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.595) , click Special Settings.
Mac OS 9 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS 9) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.588) , click View Settings by Print Target. Setting Item Description A Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application). B Name Identies the item selected in Print Target by its name and an icon.
Network Setting Network Setting Network Setting Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows. • Printing over a TCP/IP network • Compatible operating systems • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) • Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition) • Windows Vista (Home Basic/Business/Ultimate) • Mac OS 9.1 or later • Mac OS X 10.2.
Network Setting Network environment After conrming what type of network environment you will connect the printer to, set up the printer and computers as needed. • Example of a Windows network In Windows networks, print over TCP/IP. Note • NetBIOS is not supported. • Example of a Macintosh network In Macintosh networks, print over AppleTalk (EtherTalk) or TCP/IP, using Bonjour(Zeroconf) functions.
Network Setting Conguring the IP Address on the Printer You must congure the printer’s IP address before using the printer on a TCP/IP network. The printer’s IP address is congured automatically when you install the printer driver following the instructions in the Quick Start Guide.
Network Setting Initializing the Network Settings Use RemoteUI to restore the network settings to the default values as follows. Important • Initializing the network settings will also restore the default value of the printer’s IP address. As a result, the RemoteUI page cannot be displayed in the web browser after this procedure. • For instructions on reconguring the IP address, see “Conguring the IP Address on the Printer”. (→P.615) • For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.623) 1.
Network Setting Conguring the Printer’s TCP/IP Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the TCP/IP network settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
Network Setting Item 7. Default Setting Details RAW Printing Activate this setting to use Raw Printing. On SMTP Server Address Specify the SMTP server’s IP address. 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server Address Specify the IP address of the primary DNS server. 0.0.0.0 Secondary DNS Server Address Specify the IP address of the secondary DNS server. 0.0.0.0 DNS Host Name Specify the printer host name, up to 63 characters (1-63 characters). Use single-byte letters, numbers, and “-” (hyphens).
Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel This topic describes how to congure the printer’s IP address on the Control Panel. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. 7. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the number, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select IP Setting, and then press the ► button.
Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands This topic describes how to congure the IP address using ARP and PING commands. To use the ARP and PING commands, you will need to know the printer’s MAC address. You can conrm the MAC address on the Control Panel. 1. Check the printer’s MAC address. You can conrm the MAC address on the Control Panel as follows: 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. 3.
Network Setting 4. Execute the following command to send the IP address to the printer and congure it. ping [IP address as specied in the ARP command] -l 479 Example: ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx -l 479 Note • In “-l,” the “l” is the letter “l”. • In Mac OS X when using Terminal, enter the ping command in the format “ping -s 479 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.” For details, refer to the help le for the command line. Note • The subnet mask and default gateway will be set to “0.0.0.0.
Network Setting Specifying Printer-Related Information Follow the steps below to specify device information and security settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
Network Setting Using RemoteUI Enter the printer’s IP address in a web browser to display the RemoteUI page. After you log on to RemoteUI from the page, you can check and change the status of the printer and print jobs, and congure network settings. For details on conguring printer settings for networks, refer to the following topics. • • • • Conguring the Printer’s TCP/IP Network Settings (→P.617) Conguring the Printer’s AppleTalk Network Settings (→P.
Network Setting Email Notication When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur The printer can notify you of the printer status by email. Even when you are away from the printer, you can know when printing is nished or if errors occur. Receive notication via email on your mobile phone or at your computer. Use the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) function to set up email recipients and message timing.
Network Setting (Windows) Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the NetWare network settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
Network Setting (Windows) Item RPrinter NDS PServer NPrinter 7. Print Server Name Specify the name of a NetWare print server, up to 47 characters. - Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-5) 0 Tree Name Specify the name of an NDS tree that has a NetWare print server, up to 32 characters. - Context Name Specify the name of a context that has a NetWare print server, up to 255 characters.
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the Printer’s Frame Type To enable communication between the printer and computers on your network, specify the Ethernet frame type in your NetWare environment. Follow the steps below to specify the frame type by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or the printer Control Panel. Note • You can specify the frame type by using RemoteUI if the printer’s IP address is congured.
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the frame type using the printer Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. Return to the NetWare menu. 6. 7. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Frame Type, and then press the ► button.
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetWare Print Services Before printing in a NetWare network, you must congure print services such as print servers, print queues, and so on. You can congure the print service settings from a computer using any of the following software. • NWADMIN • PCONSOLE (from Novell, provided with NetWare) Important • If you use NWADMIN to congure the print service settings, Novell Client (the Novell NetWare client software) must be installed as the client software application.
Network Setting (Windows) Using NWADMIN or PCONSOLE to set up the print server Use NWADMIN to set up the print server if NDS queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. 1. 2. Log into NetWare as Administrator or with equivalent rights, and then start NWADMIN. Run Quick Setup. 1. Choose Print Services Quick Setup in the Tools menu. 2. Enter a desired name in Print Server Name. To use an existing print server, click the button at right and choose the name from the list. 3.
Network Setting (Windows) Use PCONSOLE to set up the print server if bindery queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. 1. 2. 3. Log into NetWare as Supervisor and start PCONSOLE. Switch to bindery mode. If the print server has not been created, create it. 1. In Available Options, select Quick Setup and press the Enter key. 2. Enter the name of the new print server, the new printer, and the queue. Note • The print server name will be required when conguring the printer’s protocol settings.
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetWare Protocols Follow the steps below to congure NetWare protocol settings other than the frame type by using RemoteUI. Note • For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.623) 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.
Network Setting (Windows) • If you have selected NDS PServer: Queue Server Mode (Using an NDS Print Server) 1. In Tree Name and Context Name, enter the tree and context name of the print server. Do not exceed 255 characters for the context name. 2. In Print Server Name, enter the name of the print server created in Specifying NetWare Print Services. (→P.629) 3. In Print Server Password, enter the password of the print server created in Specifying NetWare Print Services. (→P.629) 4.
Network Setting (Windows) Conguring NetWare Network Settings To print over a NetWare network, congure the network environment as follows. Important • To congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account. We recommend that your network administrator congure the network settings. 1. Specify the Ethernet frame type for communication between the printer and computers. For instructions, see “Specifying the Printer’s Frame Type”. (→P.627) 2.
Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) This topic describes how to specify the printer driver destination if the printer’s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection. Important • If you use the printer on a TCP/IP network, make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. • Conguring the IP Address on the Printer (→P.615) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Open the Printers and Faxes (or Printers ) window.
Network Setting (Windows) Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Install imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer as follows: Important • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista, you must log on with administrative rights equivalent to the “Administrator” account. 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. On the Setup Menu window, click Install Individual Software.
Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Important • To congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account.
Network Setting (Macintosh) Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Printer’s AppleTalk Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the AppleTalk network settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh) Specify the printer driver destination as follows if the printer’s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection. • If you switch to printing in an AppleTalk network, see “Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh)”. (→P.
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh) To print over an AppleTalk network, activate the AppleTalk protocol and congure the destination as follows. Activating AppleTalk on the printer Important • By factory default, the AppleTalk protocol is disabled on the printer. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button.
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the destination (Mac OS 9) 1. 2. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window. 3. 4. 5. Close the Chooser window. 6. 7. 8. 9. Close the AppleTalk window and save the settings. 10. In AppleTalk, click Active. Click AppleTalk under Control Panels to display the AppleTalk window. In Connect via, choose Built-in Ethernet. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window. In the list at left, click GARO Printer Driver.
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the destination (Mac OS X) Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of conguring the destination varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. 1. 2. In System Preferences, click Network to display the Network window. In Show, choose Built-in Ethernet. Next, click AppleTalk, select Make AppleTalk Active, and click Apply now. 3. 4. 5. 6. Close the Network window and save the settings.
Network Setting (Macintosh) 7. Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add.
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination for TCP/IP Network (Macintosh) Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you use the printer on TCP/IP network. Important • If you use the printer on TCP/IP network, make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. • Conguring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel (→P.619) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS 9) 1. 2. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window. 3.
Network Setting (Macintosh) 4. Enter the printer’s IP address in IP Address and click Add. 5. Click OK to close the IP Address Register/Edit dialog box. 6. In the Destination list, click the address you registered. 7. Close the Chooser window and click OK after the conrmation message is displayed.
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS X) Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of conguring the destination varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. If you use other versions, refer to the help for the Printer Setup Utility (or the Print Center ). 1. 2. 3. Choose Utilities (or Applications ) in the Go menu of Finder. 4. Click More Printers. Click Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ) in the Utilities folder.
Network Setting (Macintosh) 5. In the list of connection methods, click Canon IP(iPF). 6. Enter the printer’s IP address in Printer’s Address and click Add. 7. Make sure the printer has been added, and then close the Printer List window.
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination for Bonjour Network (Macintosh) In Mac OS X 10.2.8 and later, use Bonjour functions to easily connect the printer to the network. Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you use the printer on TCP/IP network. Note • In Mac OS 9, if the computer’s TCP/IP settings have been congured, you can connect the printer to the network as easily as with the Bonjour function.
Network Setting (Macintosh) 4. Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add.
Adjusting the Printhead Maintenance Adjusting the Printhead Correcting Print Misalignment If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern. For instructions on automatic adjustment, see “Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Automatically”. (→P.650) For instructions on manual adjustment, see “Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Manually”. (→P.
Adjusting the Printhead 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto Head Adj., and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Advanced Adj., and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for printhead adjustment. After reading the pattern, the printer automatically adjusts the Printhead alignment.
Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Manually If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern. You can adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually. Normally, choose automatic adjustment. If using special media or printing does not improve even after performing automatic adjustment using advanced adjustment, try manual adjustment.
Adjusting the Printhead 8. Examine test pattern D-1 for printhead adjustment. After you determine the pattern with straight lines, press ▲ or ▼ to choose the pattern number, and then press the OK button. Note • If lines seem straightest in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value. For example, choose 11 if you cannot decide whether pattern 10 or 12 is better. 9.
Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Height If the printing rubs or the edge of paper is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the Printhead height may improve results. If image edges are blurred, it may help to lower the Printhead. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Height, and then press the ► button.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount Automatically If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. There are two modes for adjusting the amount paper is fed, Standard Adj. and Advanced Adj. Use Advanced Adj. if Standard Adj. does not eliminate streaks, or when using paper other than genuine Canon paper or paper for purposes other than checking output.
Adjusting the feed amount Follow the steps below to adjust the feed amount automatically. 1. Prepare one unused sheet A4/Letter-sized or larger when Standard Adj. is selected or two when Advanced Adj. is selected. When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider. • Setting the Roll on the Roll Holder (→P.179) • Loading the Roll in the Printer (→P.182) • Loading the Sheet in the Printer (→P.212) Note • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the media type setting.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount during printing If, during printing, the contrast is uneven sideways across the paper or banding in different colors appears every 50 mm (2.0 in) or so, try adjusting the feed amount as follows. However, note that because printing is paused, colors may be slightly different. 1. Press the Online button to pause printing. 2. Press the Menu button to display Menu Durng Prtng. 3. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Fine Band Adj., and then press the ► button.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount Manually If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. This topic describes how to adjust the feed amount manually. When using highly transparent media for which automatic adjustment is not supported, adjust the feed amount manually. We recommend automatic adjustment for other types of media. For instructions on automatic adjustment, see “Adjusting the Feed Amount Automatically”. (→P.
Adjusting the feed amount Follow the steps below to adjust the feed amount manually. 1. When using sheets, have two unused sheets A4/Letter-sized or larger ready. When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider. • Setting the Roll on the Roll Holder (→P.179) • Loading the Roll in the Printer (→P.182) • Loading the Sheet in the Printer (→P.212) Note • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the media type setting.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount during printing If, during printing, the contrast is uneven sideways across the paper or banding in different colors appears every 50 mm (2.0 in) or so, try adjusting the feed amount as follows. The results of adjustment are applied to printing in progress, enabling you to check the results immediately. However, note that because printing is paused, colors may be slightly different. 1. Press the Online button to pause printing. 2.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Vacuum Strength When printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily, if the printing rubs or the edge of paper is wrinkled from rubbing, results may be improved by adjusting the strength of vacuum against paper on the Platen. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ► button.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Measurement Scale for Better Accuracy To adjust the measurement scale and ensure accuracy (so that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length, for example), specify the amount of paper stretching or shrinkage when adjusting the feed amount. Note • If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. (→P.658) Important • Use paper of the same type and size for adjustment as you will use for printing.
Adjusting the feed amount Follow these steps to adjust the scale for better accuracy. 1. When using sheets, load one unused sheet A4/Letter-sized or larger. When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider. • Setting the Roll on the Roll Holder (→P.179) • Loading the Roll in the Printer (→P.182) • Loading the Sheet in the Printer (→P.212) Note • When loading paper, specify the correct paper type.
Color adjustment Color adjustment Using Color Calibration to Adjust Colors Color calibration is a feature that compensates for changes in color from individual variation among Printhead or from the printing environment, ensuring better color consistency. We recommend using color calibration in the following situations.
Color adjustment Paper Compatible With Color Calibration Japan Europe Americas HW Coated Compatible Compatible Compatible Premium MatteP Compatible Compatible Compatible Glossy Photo Compatible Compatible Compatible FineArt Photo Compatible Compatible Compatible FneArt HW Photo Compatible Compatible Compatible HW GlossyPhoto2 Compatible Compatible Compatible HW SemiGlPhoto2 Compatible Compatible Compatible Poster Semi-Gl Compatible Compatible Compatible SatinPhoto 190 -
Color adjustment • Default settings will be restored if you select MAIN MENU > System Setup > Reset PaprSetngs > Yes. Because information added or updated using the Media Conguration Tool is also deleted, if paper of which information was added using the Media Conguration Tool was used for color calibration and is now deleted, such color calibration can no longer be applied to any type of paper.
Color adjustment Follow these steps to execute color calibration. 1. Load paper compatible with color calibration. When using sheets, load paper A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.5×11 in) vertical, or larger. One sheet is required. When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider. • Loading and Printing on Rolls (→P.142) • Loading and Printing on Sheets (→P.146) 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button.
Color adjustment Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment You can print in the colors that look best when viewed under the light where the printed image will be displayed. There are two ways to adjust the color tone for the ambient light, as follows. By selecting color tones on Charts before printing On the printed Chart, note the number of the set of colors with the desired color tone and enter this number in the printer driver before printing.
Color adjustment By selecting color tones on Charts before printing (Windows) Print Charts, note the number of the chart with your desired color tone, and enter this number in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires that the Light Source Check Tool be installed. • You can install the Light Source Check Tool from the User Software CD-ROM. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4.
Color adjustment 5. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6. In F Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Matching mode is only available when the F Print Quality is set to Highest or High. 7. 8. 9. 10. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. Click Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) in the A Matching Mode list.
Color adjustment 11. Conrm that By selecting a chart number is selected in C Setting Method. If it is not selected already, select it. 12. Click D Print Chart. Light Source Check Tool now starts up. 13. Check the settings and click Print. The Chart is printed. 14. In the viewing environment, determine the number of the set of images on the Chart in which all four vertical images have the best overall color tone.
Color adjustment 15. After conrming that Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) is selected in A Matching Mode, select the number for the desired color tone on the chart in E Chart Number. 16. 17. Click OK. Conrm the print settings and start printing.
Color adjustment Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light Measure the light level in the viewing environment and enter the results in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires the Eye-One spectrophotometer. The Light Source Measure Tool must also be installed. • You can install the Light Source Measure Tool from the User Software CD-ROM. • For a list of supported Eye-One devices, refer to the manual provided with the Light Source Measure Tool. 1.
Color adjustment 6. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 7. In F Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Matching mode is only available when the F Print Quality is set to Highest or High. 8. 9. 10. 11. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. Click Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) in the A Matching Mode list.
Color adjustment 12. Select By entering values directly in C Setting Method. 13. 14. 15. Select the F Lighting Source Type and G Color Temperature determined in step 1. Click OK. Conrm the print settings and start printing.
Color adjustment Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) 1. 2. Choose Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Select the printer, and then display the printer driver dialog box. Note • The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies depending on the source application. In some cases, when you select the printer, a sheet for conguring the printer driver is added to the dialog box. In the following case, click Preferences.
Color adjustment Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the source application, changes you make to the settings will only apply temporarily to that application. Because these are sizes you specify temporarily in the printer driver, the sizes will not be available after you exit the application. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from the Windows system menu. see “Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows)”. (→P.
Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink Tanks An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “H” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an “H” is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank part numbers. • 330 ml (11.
Ink Tanks • 700 ml (23.7 oz) • MBK Ink Tank PFI-702MBK • BK Ink Tank PFI-702BK • C Ink Tank PFI-701C • M Ink Tank PFI-701M • Y Ink Tank PFI-701Y • PC Ink Tank PFI-701PC • PM Ink Tank PFI-701PM • R Ink Tank PFI-701R • G Ink Tank PFI-701G • B Ink Tank PFI-701B • GY Ink Tank PFI-702GY • PGY Ink Tank PFI-702PGY Note • For instructions on replacing Ink Tank, see “Replacing Ink Tanks”. (→P.
Ink Tanks Replacing Ink Tanks Compatible Ink Tank The printer supports both 330 ml (11.2 oz) and 700 ml (23.7 oz) Ink Tanks as replacement tanks. An Ink Tank for this printer is labeled with a white letter “H” in a black circle on the side. Request an Ink Tank with the same label when you purchase a new Ink Tank. For more information, see “Ink Tanks”. (→P.678) Precautions when handling an Ink Tank Take the following precautions when handling an Ink Tank.
Ink Tanks Make sure the printer is ready for Ink Tank replacement You can replace Ink Tank if the Display Screen indicates the printer is Online or Ofine, or if messages advise you to check the amount of ink left or replace the Ink Tank. If a message prompts you to replace the Ink Tank, press the OK button. Do not remove an Ink Tank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, or during printhead cleaning.
Ink Tanks Remove the Ink Tank (330 ml [11.2 oz]) 1. Open the Ink Tank Cover of the tank for replacement and check the Ink Lamp. The Ink Lamp ashes quickly if there is no ink left. Caution • Avoid hitting the printer when replacing an Ink Tank. Handle the printer gently when replacing tanks. 2. Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement. Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front.
Ink Tanks 3. Hold the empty Ink Tank by the grip (a) to remove it, and press the OK button. Note • If there is still some ink left in the Ink Tank you removed, store the ink tank with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it. • Dispose of used Ink Tanks according to local regulations.
Ink Tanks Remove the Ink Tank (700 ml [23.7 oz]) 1. Open the Ink Tank Cover of the tank for replacement and check the Ink Lamp. The Ink Lamp ashes quickly if there is no ink left. Caution • Avoid hitting the printer when replacing an Ink Tank. Handle the printer gently when replacing tanks. 2. Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement. Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front.
Ink Tanks 3. Hold the empty Ink Tank by the handle (a) to remove it, and press the OK button. Note • If there is still some ink left in the Ink Tank you removed, store the ink tank in the box with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • Dispose of used Ink Tanks according to local regulations.
Ink Tanks Install the Ink Tank (330 ml [11.2 oz]) 1. Before opening the pouch, tilt the Ink Tank to the left and right shaking gently seven or eight times. Note • If you do not shake the Ink Tank, the ink may sediment, which may affect printing quality. 2. Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank. Note • Never touch the ink holes or metal contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect printing quality. • Avoid dropping the Ink Tank after removing it from the pouch.
Ink Tanks 3. Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown in the gure, with the ink holes down. Important • Ink Tank cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is wrong. If the Ink Tank does not t in the holder, do not force it into the holder. Make sure the color of the Ink Tank Lock Lever matches the color of the Ink Tank, and check the orientation of the Ink Tank before reloading it. 4.
Ink Tanks 5. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Note • If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the ink. • Ink Lamp ashes when there is little ink left. 6. Close the Ink Tank Cover. The printer now goes online or ofine. Important • After Ink Tank replacement, always close the Ink Tank Cover. If the Ink Tank Cover cannot close, some Ink Tank Lock Lever may not be closed completely. Make sure every Ink Tank Lock Lever is fully closed.
Ink Tanks Install the Ink Tank (700 ml [23.7 oz]) 1. Before opening the pouch, hold the new Ink Tank with both hands and tilt it to the left and right as shown shaking gently seven or eight times. Caution • The 700 ml (23.7 oz) Ink Tank is heavy, so use your whole arm to agitate it instead of just your wrist. Note • If you do not shake the Ink Tank, the ink may sediment, which may affect printing quality. 2. Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank.
Ink Tanks 3. Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown in the gure, with the ink holes down. Important • Ink Tank cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is wrong. If the Ink Tank does not t in the holder, do not force it into the holder. Make sure the color of the Ink Tank Lock Lever matches the color of the Ink Tank, and check the orientation of the Ink Tank before reloading it. 4.
Ink Tanks 5. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Note • If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the ink. • Ink Lamp ashes when there is little ink left. 6. Close the Ink Tank Cover. The printer now goes online or ofine. Important • After Ink Tank replacement, always close the Ink Tank Cover. If the Ink Tank Cover cannot close, some Ink Tank Lock Lever may not be closed completely. Make sure every Ink Tank Lock Lever is fully closed.
Ink Tanks Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the Ink Tank. The Display Screen indicates the remaining ink levels, unless a message is displayed. During messages, press the Information button to view the ink levels on the Display Screen. These levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identied by the Color Label on the bottom of the Display Screen.
Ink Tanks When to Replace Ink Tanks Replace or prepare to replace Ink Tank in the following situations. If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen When there is little ink left, the Message lamp is lit and Ink Level: Check is shown on the Display Screen. You can continue to print, but prepare to replace the Ink Tank. (→P.
Printheads Printheads Printhead This is a replacement Printhead for the printer. • Printhead PF-03 Note • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see “Replacing the Printhead”. (→P.697) Checking the Print Quality If printing is faint or streaked in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles. For instructions, see “Checking for Nozzle Clogging”. (→P.
Printheads Checking for Nozzle Clogging If printing is faint or streaked in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer’s Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checking every time you nish printing that quantity. (→P.49) 1. Load unused paper. • Setting the Roll on the Roll Holder (→P.179) • Loading the Roll in the Printer (→P.182) • Loading the Sheet in the Printer (→P.212) 2.
Printheads Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer’s Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checking and cleaning every time you nish printing that quantity. (→P.49) • You can start Head Cleaning A by holding down the Information button for three seconds or more. Cleaning the Printhead 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3.
Printheads Replacing the Printhead When to replace the Printhead This printer uses two Printheads. Replace one or both Printheads in the following situations. • If the printing quality does not improve even after two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu Replace both Printheads in the following situations. • If the Display Screen indicates Open top cover and replace the left printhead. Replace the left Printhead. • If the Display Screen indicates Open top cover and replace the right printhead.
Printheads Replacing the Printhead Follow the steps below to replace the Printhead. Failure to follow this procedure may cause ink to leak from the Printhead, resulting in stains. Only remove or install the Printhead after selecting Replace P.head in the menu, and follow the instructions on the panel. Removing or installing the Printhead without following the correct procedure may damage the Printhead. Note • Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low.
Printheads 8. If the Carriage Cover is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer.
Printheads 9. If the ventilation duct (a) is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Move the Carriage out of the way manually if Carriage is concealing the ventilation duct, and then clean the duct. 10. Lift the Carriage Cover to open it fully. 11. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely.
Printheads 12. Lift the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it fully. 13. Remove the used Printhead. Caution • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts. Note • Dispose of the used Printhead according to local regulations.
Printheads 14. Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the case. Important • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. 15. While rmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange Safety Cap 1 (a). Squeeze the grips (c) of Safety Cap 2 (b) and pull it down to remove it.
Printheads 16. With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, tilt the Printhead slightly forward as you insert it in the Carriage. Carefully push the printhead rmly into the Carriage, ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do not touch the carriage. 17. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. 18. Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks.
Printheads 19. Push the Carriage Cover down toward the front. 20. Close the Top Cover. Ink now lls the system. After about ten minutes, the Printhead will be automatically aligned, and the printer will go online. If no paper has been loaded, a message is displayed requesting you to load paper. Important • Never remove an Ink Tank or Maintenance Cartridge while the system is lling with ink. • If Auto Print is Off in the printer menu, the Printhead will not be aligned.
Cutter Unit Cutter Unit Cutter Unit A reaplacement Cutter Unit. • Cutter Unit CT-06 Note • For instructions on replacing the Cutter Unit, see “Replacing the Cutter Unit”. (→P.705) Replacing the Cutter Unit Note • For information on compatible Cutter Unit, see “Cutter Unit”. (→P.705) 1. 2. Turn the printer on. (→P.19) 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the ► button. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.
Cutter Unit 7. If the Cutter Unit or Carriage Cover is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). 8. Holding the Cutter Unit by the Lock Lever (a) and grip (b), remove it from the Carriage. Important • Never touch any part of the Cutter Unit except the Lock Lever (a) and grip (b). This poses a risk of injury and may stain your hands. Also, it may damage the printer.
Cutter Unit 9. Holding the new Cutter Unit by the Lock Lever (a) and grip (b), push it onto the Carriage until it clicks into place. Important • After installing the Cutter Unit, hold it only by the grip (b) and pull the Cutter Unit forward to make sure it does not come off. If the Cutter Unit comes off, it may damage the printer. 10. Close the Top Cover. The Carriage moves into position and a conrmation message is displayed regarding resetting the cut counter.
Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge A replacement Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance Cartridge is provided with a Shaft Cleaner. • Maintenance Cartridge MC-08 Note • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.708) Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible Maintenance Cartridge For information on the compatible Maintenance Cartridge, see “Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.
Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. You can replace the Maintenance Cartridge if the Display Screen indicates the printer is Ofine or if messages advise you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge. If a message prompts you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, press the OK button. Steps 2-5 are unnecessary in this case. Go to step 6 and remove the Maintenance Cartridge.
Maintenance Cartridge 7. Hold the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a) with one hand and put your other hand under the Maintenance Cartridge to hold it rmly on the bottom, keeping it level as you pull it out. Important • Used Maintenance Cartridge is heavy. Always grasp the cartridge rmly and keep the cartridge level during removal and storage. If you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains.
Maintenance Cartridge 9. Attach the packaging material to the used Maintenance Cartridge and put it in the box. Keep it level as you put it in the plastic bag. Expel excess air from the plastic bag and seal the zipper. 10. Conrm the Maintenance Cartridge is right-side up, put it in the box, and store it so that it stays level. Important • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a at surface. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.
Maintenance Cartridge 12. Keeping the new Maintenance Cartridge level, insert it all the way in. 13. Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. 14. Press the OK button. The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge. Next, replace the Shaft Cleaner.
Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Shaft Cleaner Replace the Shaft Cleaner when you replace the Maintenance Cartridge. New Shaft Cleaner is included with replacement Maintenance Cartridge. After you execute Repl. maint cart and replace the Maintenance Cartridge, a message will appear on the Display Screen requesting you to replace the Shaft Cleaner. Select Yes and press the OK button. Next, go to step 4. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4.
Maintenance Cartridge 6. Grasp the Shaft Cleaner on the right side of the Carriage by the grips (a) and pull it toward the right to remove it. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c).
Maintenance Cartridge 7. Holding the new Shaft Cleaner by the grips (a), attach it to the Carriage. Note • Be sure to put used Shaft Cleaner in the smaller box and put that box in the box of the used Maintenance Cartridge for recycling. 8. Close the Top Cover. The Carriage is moved, and the printer goes online.
Maintenance Cartridge Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes. You can conrm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridge capacity shown on the Display Screen. Press the Information button to display the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge on the Display Screen.
Maintenance Cartridge When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Replace or prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge in the following situations. If a message for checking the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low, the Message lamp is lit and Prepare for maint cart replacement. is displayed. You can continue to print, but check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one. (→P.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. About once a month, clean the printer exterior. 1. 2. Turn the printer off. (→P.19) Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Caution • Always turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning or maintenance. Accidentally leaving the printer on poses a risk of injury if you touch moving parts inside the printer. 3.
Cleaning the Printer 4. Plug the power cord into the outlet.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Clean inside the Top Cover to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean inside the Top Cover in the following situations to ensure optimal operation.
Cleaning the Printer 2. If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen, the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), or cutter guide (c), use the Cleaning Brush (d) included with the printer to wipe it away. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). Note • If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water.
Cleaning the Printer 3. Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink residue on the Top Cover Roller (a), all over the Platen (b), the Paper Retainer (c), the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (d), the Ejection Guide (e), the cutter guide (f), the left-side ink suction ports (g), the section around the right-side Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (h), and so on. Important • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer’s Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checking and cleaning every time you nish printing that quantity. (→P.49) • You can start Head Cleaning A by holding down the Information button for three seconds or more. Cleaning the Printhead 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3.
Other Maintenance Other Maintenance Preparing to Transfer the Printer Important • Be sure to contact your Canon dealer before transferring the printer to a new location. Ink may leak and damage the printer if you do not prepare the printer correctly and it is tipped in transit. Note • It is not possible to prepare the printer for transfer if the Display Screen prompts you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge or check the remaining capacity. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge before transfer preparations.
Other Maintenance To protect the internal parts in transit, always follow the steps below before transferring the printer to a new location. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for details on packing the printer and installing it after transfer. Caution • Avoid tipping the printer excessively in transit. Ink inside the printer may leak and cause stains. If it is necessary to stand the printer up or tilt it, contact your Canon dealer. 1. Remove the paper. • Roll (→P.186) (→P.181) • Sheet (→P.216) 2.
Other Maintenance 7. Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever (a). Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front. 8. Remove the Ink Tank. Note • Store the Ink Tank you removed in the box with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.
Other Maintenance 9. 10. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to remove every Ink Tank. Push down the release lever (a) as shown as you gently return every Ink Tank Lock Lever to the original position. 11. Close the Ink Tank Cover. At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes. Important • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during this process. When the process is nished, Finished preparing to move printer. Turn off printer. is displayed. 12. Press the Power button and turn off the printer.
Other Maintenance 13. 14. Disconnect the power cord, interface cable, and Media Take-up Unit Power Inlet. 15. Remove the six Ejection Supports and lower the Ejection Guide. 16. Grasp the Belt, insert it between the Belt Stopper, and afx the Belt Stopper with a hex screw at Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide. the position indicated.
Other Maintenance Important • Attach the Belt Stopper, which was removed and stored after initial installation. Neglecting to attach the Belt Stopper may damage the printer. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). 17. Close the Top Cover. 18. 19. 20. 21. Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation. If the Output Stacker is installed, reverse the installation procedure to remove the Output Stacker.
Other Maintenance Updating the Firmware Update the printer rmware to take advantage of new and improved printer functions. Conrming the rmware version 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Information, and then press ►. Press ▲ or ▼ to select System Info, and then press the OK button. The rmware version is displayed. Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest rmware, visit the Canon website.
Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This section presents frequently asked questions and answers. To view more detailed explanations, click the hyperlinks in the answer column. Question Answer How do I print on a roll? When printing on rolls, after loading the roll, specify the paper type and length, both on the Control Panel and in the printer driver. ⇒Loading and Printing on Rolls (→P.
Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer How do I print an A4 original enlarged on A2 paper? In the printer driver, you can adjust the original image to match the paper size or width, or you can specify enlargement or reduction before printing as desired. ⇒Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (→P.313) ⇒Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (→P.314) ⇒Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (→P.
Frequently Asked Questions Answer Question How do I use the printer in combination with a Color imageRUNNER ? The printer can be used for automatic enlargement and printing of scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER . ⇒Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (→P.
Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up Cause Corrective Action The printer is not on. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in, all the way. Press the Power button to turn the printer on. The printer is not selected in the printer driver. (The printer is in Sleep mode.) In Windows, select the printer by clicking Select Printer or Printer in the printing dialog box and try printing again.
Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network Cause Corrective Action The Ethernet cable is not connected correctly to the printer’s Ethernet port. 1. Make sure the printer is connected to the network with the correct Ethernet cable, and then turn the printer on. For instructions on connecting the cable, refer to the Quick Start Guide . 2. Make sure the Link indicator is lit.
Cannot print over a network Conguring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for conguring the communication mode manually. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press ►. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Ethernet Driver, and then press ►. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto Detect, and then press ►. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Off, and then press OK. Return to the Ethernet Driver menu. 6. 7. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Comm.
Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a TCP/IP network Cause Corrective Action The printer’s IP address is not congured correctly. Make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. For details, see “Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility”. (→P.537) or see “Conguring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel”. (→P.619) The printer’s TCP/IP network settings are not congured correctly.
Cannot print over a network Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks Cause Corrective Action The AppleTalk protocol is not enabled on the printer. Activate AppleTalk on the printer. For details, see “Conguring the Printer’s AppleTalk Network Settings”. (→P.638) The computer you are trying to print from is not congured correctly. Make sure the computer’s AppleTalk settings are congured correctly. For details, see “Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh)”. (→P.
Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a NetWare network Cause Corrective Action The printer’s NetWare settings are not congured correctly. Make sure the printer’s NetWare settings are congured correctly. In particular, make sure a valid frame type is selected. For details, see “Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings”. (→P.625) The computer you are trying to print from is not congured correctly. Make sure the computer’s NetWare settings are congured correctly.
The printer stops during a print job The printer stops during a print job An error message is shown on the Display Screen Status Corrective Action An error message is displayed during printing. Check the error message and take action as necessary. (→P.766) The last portion of roll paper was used during a print job, and paper could not be advanced because the trailing edge is taped to the roll. Remove the used roll and insert a new roll. (→P.186) (→P.181) (→P.
Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint Cause Corrective Action You may be printing on the wrong side of the paper. Print on the printing surface. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged. (→P.695) Because the printer was left without Ink Tanks installed for some time, ink has become clogged in the ink supply system. After the Ink Tank has been installed for 24 hours, run Head Cleaning B .
Problems with the printing quality Paper rubs against the Printhead Cause Corrective Action The paper type as specied in the printer driver does Load paper of the same type as you have specied not match the type loaded in the printer. (*1) in the printer driver. (→P.182) (→P.212) Make sure the same type of paper is specied in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2.
Problems with the printing quality The edges of the paper are dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after borderless printing Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen . or printing on small paper. (→P.720) The paper type as specied on the printer does not match the type specied in the printer driver. Make sure the same paper type is specied on the printer as in the printer driver. (→P.188) (→P.215) Make sure the same paper type is specied in the printer driver as on the printer.
Problems with the printing quality The surface of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action The Paper Retainer is soiled. Clean the Paper Retainer . (→P.720) You are using a paper that does not dry easily. Specify a time of about a minute in Roll DryingTime . The back side of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after borderless printing Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen . or printing on small paper. (→P.720) Set CarriageScanWdth to Fixed .
Problems with the printing quality The contrast becomes uneven during printing Cause The paper feed amount is out of adjustment. Corrective Action Adjust the feed amount. (→P.655) Execute Fine Band Adj. during printing. (→P.655) Colors in printed images are uneven Cause Corrective Action Line Drawing/Text is selected when printing images Specify Image in the printer driver. in many solid colors. You are printing on paper that curls easily.
Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality caused by the type of paper For paper-specic troubleshooting tips to improve the printing quality, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.169) Lines are misaligned Cause The Printhead alignment is not adjusted. Corrective Action Adjust the Printhead alignment. (→P.650) (→P.652) The length of printed images is inaccurate Cause Corrective Action In the printer menu, Band Joint is specied in Feed Priority .
Problems with the printing quality Printed colors are inaccurate Cause Corrective Action Color adjustment has not been activated in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver. In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, access Color Settings in Color Mode to adjust colors. Colors have not been adjusted on the computer or monitor. Refer to the computer and monitor documentation to adjust the colors.
Problems with the printing quality Image Edges are Blurred or White Banding Occurs Cause Corrective Action The Platen suction is too strong. Set VacuumStrngth to Weakest . (→P.661) The Printhead is set too high. Lower the Printhead . (→P.654) Documents are printed crooked Cause Corrective Action Skew Skew Check Lv. has been set to Loose or Off . Choose Standard in Skew Check Lv. . Width Detection has been set to Off . Choose On in Width Detection .
Installation problems Installation problems The IEEE 1394 Driver Cannot Be Installed Correctly In Windows, the device interface driver may not be installed correctly in some cases if you connected the IEEE 1394 cable before installing the printer driver. If so, reinstall the IEEE 1394 device interface driver and the printer driver as follows. Important • This procedure is based on an example for Windows XP. The name of the wizard may be different in other operating systems. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Installation problems Removing Installed Printer Drivers Follow the steps below to remove installed printer drivers and utilities. Removing printer drivers (Windows) Remove the printer driver as follows. Note • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista, you must log on with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account. 1. From the Windows start menu, select Programs > Canon Printer Uninstaller > imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window.
Clearing jammed paper Clearing jammed paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If roll paper jams, follow the steps below to remove jams. Caution • Remove any jammed paper promptly. 1. 2. Turn the printer off. (→P.19) 3. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Open the Top Cover.
Clearing jammed paper Important • If you push the Carriage to the left edge, the blade of the Cutter Unit will be lowered in preparation to cut the paper. Be careful not to pinch your ngers between the Carriage and Platen if you have pushed the Carriage to the left edge or if a paper jam occurs during cutting. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). 4. Lift the Release Lever.
Clearing jammed paper 5. Holding the paper on both sides, pull the jammed portion out toward the front. Use a scissors or cutting tool to cut away the printed or wrinkled portion. Caution • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid scratching the printer. 6. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. Important • Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriage is on the left, a Carriage error may occur when you turn on the printer.
Clearing jammed paper 7. Hold the edge of the roll paper in the middle as you gently pull it evenly to the position of the Ejection Guide (a). Align the right side of the roll paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b), keeping this side parallel to the line, and then lower the Release Lever. Important • Do not force the roll paper into alignment with the Paper Alignment Line (b). This may prevent the paper from being advanced straight.
Clearing jammed paper Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet jams, follow the steps below to remove it. Caution • Remove any jammed paper promptly. 1. 2. Turn the printer off. (→P.19) 3. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Open the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c).
Clearing jammed paper 4. Lift the Release Lever. 5. If the paper is visible, grasp the paper and pull it forward. 6. If the paper is not visible, lift the Ejection Guide, remove the Roll Holder, and remove the jammed paper from below. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer, and lower the Ejection Guide.
Clearing jammed paper 7. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. Important • Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriage is on the left, a Carriage error may occur when you turn on the printer. 8. Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover. 9. Turn the printer on. (→P.
If the Printer makes a strange sound If the Printer makes a strange sound If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound The following sounds do not indicate a problem with the printer. • There is a sound of vacuum from the Platen To prevent paper from rising, paper is held against the Platen by suction from Vacuum holes under it. • There is a sound when a different size of paper is used and when the Carriage goes from side to side This may happen especially when using B0 or 44-inch paper.
Other problems Other problems The printer consumes a lot of ink Cause Corrective Action Many full-page color images are printed. In print jobs such as photos, images are lled with color. This consumes a lot of ink. This does not indicate a problem with the printer. Head Cleaning B is used often. Head Cleaning B consumes a lot of ink. This does not indicate a problem with the printer.
Other problems Paper cannot be cut Cause Corrective Action In the printer driver, No or Print Cut Guideline is specied in Auto Cut . Specify Yes in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In MAIN MENU , Eject or Manual is specied in Cutting Mode . Specify Automatic in Cutting Mode in MAIN MENU . The Cutter Unit is not installed. Install the Cutter Unit . (→P.705) Rolls are not cut when you are using the Media Take-up Unit .
Other problems The Media Take-up Unit Continues Rotating Cause Corrective Action There is a foreign object in the path of the Media Take-up Sensor (indicated by a dotted line). Remove the foreign object from the Media Take-up Sensor path. Arrange the Basket Cloth and Basket Rod so they do not interfere with the Media Take-up Sensor . The Media Take-up Sensor cord is not connected to the Right Media Take-up Unit correctly. Reconnect the Media Take-up Sensor cord as follows. 1. Turn the printer off. 2.
Other problems Ink level detection Ink level detection will be deactivated if you load ink tanks once emptied. Ink level detection Ink Tanks (→P.678) specied for this printer feature an ink level detection function to prevent the ink from running out during printing, which prevents printer damage. This function will not work correctly if you use rell ink tanks. As a result, printing stops. Thus, before using rell ink tanks, you must cancel the ink level detection.
Other problems 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A conrmation message is shown on the Display Screen. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A conrmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now disabled, and the printer goes online.
Responding to Messages Error Message Responding to Messages Responding to Messages Warning messages Warning messages are shown on lines 2-4 of the Display Screen. Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and take the appropriate action. (→P.766) Error messages (if action can be taken) Error messages are indicated on the Display Screen if you must respond before the printer can resume operation. Check the message and take the appropriate action. (→P.
Responding to Messages Error messages (if no action can be taken) In the following situations, turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before restoring power. If the message is still displayed, write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. • The error message is displayed with the following instructions: Turn off printer, wait, then turn on again. • “ERROR” is displayed, followed by the error code and Call for service.
Responding to Messages Error Messages Warning messages Warning messages are shown on lines 2-4 of the Display Screen. Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and take the appropriate action. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) (→P.787) Close Ink Tank Cover (→P.779) Ink tank is empty. Replace the ink tank. (→P.778) No ink tank loaded. (→P.777) Ink Level: Check (→P.777) End of paper feed. (→P.
Responding to Messages • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cannot adjust printhead. (→P.781) Mail box full. Delete unwanted data on your computer to resume printing. (→P.785) Mail box full. Cannot save. (→P.785) Rewinding error. (→P.776) Media take-up unit ready. (→P.776) Multi-sensor error (→P.788) Maintenance cartridge full. (→P.784) Maintenance cartridge problem. (→P.784) No maintenance cartridge. (→P.784) No Maintenance Cartridge capacity. (→P.784) Paper Mismatch (→P.768) Paper jam. (→P.
Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper Mismatch Cause Corrective Action You printed a test pattern for printer adjustment on several sheets, but sheets of different types or sizes of paper were used. When printing a test pattern, use sheets of the same type and size of paper. Papr Type Mismatch Cause The paper type as specied on the printer does not match the type specied in the printer driver.
Messages regarding paper Papr Size Mismatch Cause The paper size as specied on the printer does not match the size specied in the printer driver. Corrective Action Adjust the paper size setting in the printer driver to match the size loaded in the printer as follows. 1. Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2. Change the paper size setting in the printer driver to the size loaded in the printer and try printing again.
Messages regarding paper Insufcient paper for job Cause The printer has received a print job longer than the amount of roll paper left. Corrective Action Follow the steps below to replace the roll. 1. Press the Load/Eject button and remove the roll. (→P.186) (→P.181) 2. Load a roll with enough paper left. (→P.179) (→P.182) 3. If no barcode was printed on the roll, specify the paper type. (→P.188) 4.
Messages regarding paper Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. Cause A print job for printing on sheets was sent when a roll is loaded. Corrective Action Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing. Press the OK button and remove the roll, and then load a sheet of the paper type and size you have specied in the printer driver. (→P.186) (→P.146) Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing.
Messages regarding paper Borderless printng not possible. Check roll position. Cause The paper is loaded askew. Corrective Action Press the Load/Eject button and reload the paper. Insert the roll rmly until it touches the ange of the Roll Holder . (→P.179) (→P.182) If you press the Online button and continue printing, the document will be printed with a border. The paper loaded is not compatible with borderless printing. Load paper compatible with borderless printing and try printing again.
Messages regarding paper Paper loaded askew. Cause Paper has been loaded askew. Corrective Action Follow the steps below to reload the roll. 1. Lift the Release Lever . 2. Open the Top Cover . 3. Align the right edge of the roll paper parallel to the Paper Alignment Line . 4. Lower the Release Lever . 5. Close the Top Cover . (→P.182) Remove the Roll Holder , insert the roll on the Roll Holder rmly until it reaches the ange, and load the Roll Holder in the printer again. (→P.
Messages regarding paper Paper size not detected. Cause Paper has been loaded askew, or warped paper has been loaded. Corrective Action Reload paper straight, in the correct position. (→P.182) (→P.212) Remove the Roll Holder , insert the roll on the Roll Holder rmly until it reaches the ange, and load the Roll Holder in the printer again. (→P.179) Leading edge detection error. Cause Corrective Action A roll has been loaded when sheets are selected as the paper source on the Control Panel .
Messages regarding paper Cannot cut paper. Cause Corrective Action There are sheets left on the Ejection Guide . Remove the paper. There is a foreign object by the Output Tray , obstructing the Cutter Unit . Remove the foreign object. You are not using the printer under the recommended Use the printer only where the recommended environmental conditions for the paper. environmental conditions for the paper are met. Note that various environmental conditions are recommended for various types of paper.
Messages regarding paper The roll is empty. Cause There is no more paper left on the roll. Corrective Action Follow the steps below to replace the used roll with a new roll of the same type and size. 1. Remove the roll. (→P.186) (→P.181) 2. Load the new roll. (→P.182) 3. If no barcode was printed on the roll, specify the paper type. (→P.188) 4. If no barcode was printed on the roll, specify the paper length. (→P.189) Rewinding error.
Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink Level: Check Cause Not much ink is left. Corrective Action Prepare a new Ink Tank . We recommend replacing the Ink Tank with a new Ink Tank at this point if you plan to print large-format or high-quantity jobs. No ink tank loaded. Cause Corrective Action There is no Ink Tank of the indicated color in the printer. Load or reload the Ink Tank . (→P.680) There is a problem with the Ink Tank . Replace it with a new Ink Tank . (→P.
Messages regarding ink Ink insufcient. Cause The ink level is low, so you cannot print, clean the Printhead , or do other operations that require ink. Corrective Action Replace the Ink Tank that is low with a new Ink Tank . (→P.680) Ink tank is empty. Press OK and replace the ink tank. Cause There is no ink left. Corrective Action Open the Ink Tank Cover and replace the Ink Tank for which the Ink Lamp is ashing. (→P.680) Ink tank is empty. Replace the ink tank.
Messages regarding ink Close Ink Tank Cover Cause The Ink Tank Cover is open. Corrective Action Close the Ink Tank Cover . Ink tank error. Cause The Ink Tank in the printer is incompatible. Corrective Action Load an Ink Tank specied for use with the printer. (→P.680) Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Cause Ink level detection cannot work correctly if you use rell ink tanks. Corrective Action The rell ink tank can no longer be used.
Messages regarding printing or adjusment Messages regarding printing or adjusment Use another paper. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead and feed amount cannot be adjusted when highly transparent lm is loaded. We recommend using a type of paper that you often use, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment. (→P.650) Adjust the feed amount manually. (→P.658) Cannot execute this command. Use other paper. Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper cannot be used for color calibration.
Messages regarding printing or adjusment Cannot adjust printhead. Cause The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Corrective Action Follow the steps below to check the nozzles. 1. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. (→P.695) 2. Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged. (→P.696) Highly transparent lm is loaded that cannot be used We recommend using a type of paper that you often for Printhead adjustment. use, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment. (→P.650) Excessive temperature or humidity.
Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead. Cause The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Corrective Action Follow the steps below to check the nozzles. 1. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. (→P.695) 2. Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged. (→P.696) Highly transparent lm is loaded that cannot be used We recommend using a type of paper that you often for Printhead adjustment. use, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment. (→P.650) Cannot adjust band.
Messages regarding printheads Problem with Printhead x (x is L, R, or LR) Cause The Printhead nozzles are becoming clogged. Corrective Action If printing is faint, clean the Printhead . (→P.696) x printhead error (x is Left or Right) Cause Corrective Action An incompatible Printhead has been installed. Install a Printhead specied for use with the printer. If “Printhead L” is displayed, install the Printhead L ; if “Printhead R” is displayed, install the Printhead R . (→P.
Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge No maintenance cartridge. Cause The Maintenance Cartridge is not installed. Corrective Action Install the Maintenance Cartridge . (→P.708) Prepare for maint cart replacement. Cause The Maintenance Cartridge is almost full. Corrective Action You can continue to print, but prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge to use when the message for replacement is displayed. No Maintenance Cartridge capacity.
Messages regarding the hard disk Messages regarding the hard disk Mail box nearly full. Cause The free hard disk space left for Personal Boxes in the printer’s hard disk does not have more than 1 GB, combined. Corrective Action Delete unneeded jobs stored in Personal Boxes. (→P.109) Mail box full. Now printing without saving data. Cause Corrective Action No more space is available on the printer’s hard disk, After printing, this message is cleared. so jobs are now printed without saving them.
Messages regarding the hard disk Hard disk error. Cause The format of the printer’s hard disk is invalid. Corrective Action Press the OK button to start reformatting the hard disk. When formatting is nished, the printer automatically restarts. (Formatting will erase all data on the hard disk.) File read error. Cause Files on the printer’s hard disk have become corrupted. 786 Error Message Corrective Action Restart the printer. Only the corrupted les will be deleted, and the printer will restart.
Other Messages Other Messages GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) Cause There is a problem with the print job. Corrective Action Try printing again, using the correct printer driver. It is also possible to continue printing in this state. However, you may not be able to obtain the desired printing results. Top cover is open. Cause Corrective Action The printer has detected that the Top Cover is open. Open the Top Cover fully, remove any foreign objects, and close the Top Cover again.
Other Messages Unknown le. Cause Corrective Action Data sent to keep the printer up to date (such as paper information) is in the wrong format. Check the print job. Turn off the printer and wait a while before restoring power, and then resend the data. You have uploaded rmware for a different model. Check the rmware version. Turn off the printer and wait a while before restoring power, and then resend the rmware. If the message is displayed again, contact your Canon dealer for assistance.
Index Index A Borderless Printing at Actual Size...................348, 369 Borderless Printing....................................348, 369 A message to check the Maintenance Cartridge is not cleared after you replace the Maintenance Cartridge..................................................................759 Borderless Printing Method.......................348, 369 Print Image with Actual Size......................349, 370 About This User Manual..............................................
Index Cannot adjust band.........................................780, 782 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper..........................201, 751 Cannot adjust printhead..................................781, 782 Close Ink Tank Cover..............................................779 Cannot calibrate......................................................781 Color adjustment.....................................................664 Cannot connect the printer to the network..............
Index Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh)..............................................................639 D Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows)...............................................................635 Deleting Saved Jobs...............................................109 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings...................................................................638 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor............
Index Frequently Asked Questions...................................731 Front............................................................................7 Ink tank is empty. Press OK and replace the ink tank....................................................................778 Ink tank is empty. Replace the ink tank...................778 G Ink Tanks.................................................................678 GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number)...................
Index Main Pane (Mac OS 9)............................................588 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge.....784 Configuration using Advanced Settings.............589 Modifying Personal Boxes....................................... 119 Configuration using Easy Settings....................588 Naming Personal Boxes....................................124 Main Pane (Mac OS X)...........................................565 Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes.............
Index Paper Mismatch......................................................768 Printing at Full Size (Windows)...............................358 Paper rubs against the Printhead............................742 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes.....395 Paper size not detected...........................................774 Printing CAD Drawings............................................476 Paper Sizes.............................................................175 Printing does not start...
Index Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows).......................................................284, 477 Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets................149 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows, Mac OS X).............................................251 Printing options using rolls and sheets..............149 Easy Settings....................................................251 Print Target........................................................
Index Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS 9).........................413 Make sure the printer is ready for Ink Tank replacement.......................................................681 Print the banner.................................................415 Precautions when handling an Ink Tank............680 Register a Custom Media Size..........................413 Remove the Ink Tank (330 ml [11.2 fl oz]).........
Index Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot..........................................................................760 Paper Cutting (to have the roll cut at your specified position)..............................................196 Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded.......771 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls..................198 Roll printing is selected...........................................771 Mac OS 9.......................................................
Index This paper cannot be used......................................769 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet.........................417 Top Cover (Inside).....................................................10 Top cover is open....................................................787 Troubleshooting.......................................................731 Turn on the media take-up unit................................776 Turning the Printer On and Off..................................
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